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Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance cost in Louisiana

Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Louisiana

$766Typical
$407 – $1,404Most listed prices

From 73 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $1,035 (most listed prices $415–$2,779).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis (32555) is now the norm and is priced as a separate bundle.

Cheapest in Louisiana

Total price

Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance

The facility fee + the doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$282Lowest est. total
$766Typical
$2,576Highest

In Louisiana, from 73 providers. Most listed prices: $407–$1,404.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie LA, 71322
    Hospital · Bunkie, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Read only
    $250
    Source: Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie price fil · checked Oct 2026
  2. Acadian Medical Center
    Hospital · Eunice, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $263

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Acadian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. St. Charles Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Luling, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $76.95est. $282 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: St. Charles Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Bayou Bend Health System
    Hospital · Franklin, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $298

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Bayou Bend Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Natchitoches, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $108est. $313 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. St Helena Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Greensburg, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $111est. $316 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: St Helena Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Hardtner Medical Center
    Hospital · Olla, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $121est. $326 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Hardtner Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Ochsner Specialty Hospital
    Hospital
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $330

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Avoyelles Hospital
    Hospital · Marksville, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $345

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Avoyelles Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Madison Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Tallulah, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $347

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Madison Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $357

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  12. PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond
    Hospital · Hammond, LA
    Draining fluid from around the lung (thoracentesis), without imaging
    Scan only
    $153est. $358 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for Thoracentesis (pleural fluid drainage) without imaging guidance

Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.