Updated April 2026
The median cost of Thoracentesis in Houston is $989, with prices typically ranging from $173 to $8,314 across 11 hospitals reporting under federal Hospital Price Transparency rules.
The price range across 11 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Sorted by cheapest first. Click any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me | $173 | $152 to $2,582 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital | $186 | $170 to $2,468 | High | View File | |
| St Lukes Lakeside Hospital | $186 | $173 to $2,460 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage | $186 | $173 to $2,468 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital | $186 | $173 to $2,468 | High | View File | |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | $989 | $455 to $2,430 | High | View File | |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | $3,600 | $2,640 to $4,560 | Low | View File | |
| Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center | $8,314 | $1,581 to $3,005 | High | View File | |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | $8,314 | $1,581 to $3,005 | High | View File | |
| Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital | $8,314 | $1,581 to $3,005 | High | View File | |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital | $8,314 | $1,581 to $3,005 | High | View File |
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for thoracentesis in the Houston metro area range from $173 to $8,314 based on data from 11 hospitals. The median price is $989. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.