HCHG CT THORACENTESIS PLEURAL ASPIRATION in Massachusetts
Below is what hospitals in Massachusetts charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 5 hospitals in Massachusetts run from $778 to $4,150. The typical hospital charges $1,134. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,134
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
5 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | $778Insurance typically pays $729Sticker price $1,729 | Lowest price of any hospital | $729 | $1,729 |
| Brigham And Women'S Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $968Insurance typically pays $632Sticker price $1,290 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $632 | $1,290 |
| Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA | $1,134Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $2,668 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | — | $2,668 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $1,328Insurance typically pays $734Sticker price $1,771 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $734 | $1,771 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $4,150Insurance typically pays $1,554Sticker price $4,150 | Highest price of any hospital | $1,554 | $4,150 |
Procedure code 32555. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.