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Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion cost in Iowa

Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.

Typical cash price

In Iowa

$374Typical
$352 – $464Most listed prices

From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.

Nationwide typical: $455 (most listed prices $197–$1,382).

Cheapest in Iowa

  1. Ringgold County Hospital
    Hospital · Mount Ayr, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $350

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  2. Boone County Hospital
    Hospital · Boone, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $352

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center
    Hospital · Davenport, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $356

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center
    Hospital · Davenport, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $374

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center
    Hospital · Dewitt, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $374

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Kossuth Regional Health Center
    Hospital · Algona, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $388

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Kossuth Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond
    Hospital · Belmond, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $455

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion
    Hospital · Clarion, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $455

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Madison County Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Winterset, IA
    Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion
    Facility fee only
    $498

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Madison County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026

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Common questions

What does a bundled price include?

A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.

Do I need a referral?

You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.

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.