Procedures
Thoracentesis with chest tube insertion cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $455 (most listed prices $197–$1,382).
Cheapest in Texas
- $108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Heart of Texas Healthcare System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $248
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fisher County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $562
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $696
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Clay County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $977
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Childress Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,354
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Austin Center for Outpatient Surgery LP price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,382
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Connally Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,190
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. David's Georgetown price file · checked Oct 2026
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.