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Thoracentesis cost in Richmond, VA

Image-guided drainage of fluid from the space around a lung. Common CPT codes include 32555. The typical reference range is $600-$5,000, but local published rows and final bills vary.

Published local price summary

Lowest listed
$1,325
Median listed
$3,830
Highest listed
$5,719
Hospitals compared
4

These are source-labeled published prices, not personalized estimates or guaranteed final bills.

HospitalLocationPriceSource
SHELTERING ARMS INSTITUTERICHMOND, VA$1,325Published MRF Cash Price
ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF RICHMONDRICHMOND, VA$1,940Published MRF Cash Price
HCA CHIPPENHAM HOSPITALRICHMOND, VA$5,719Published MRF Cash Price
JOHNSTON-WILLIS HOSPITALRICHMOND, VA$5,719Published MRF Cash Price

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