Updated March 2026
Thoracentesis in New Jersey typically costs between $2,835 and $7,684, with a median of $3,465 across 12 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 12 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
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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.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | $2,835 | $1,402 to $4,555 | High | View File | |
| Community Medical Center | $2,910 | $2,033 to $4,523 | High | View File | |
| Monmouth Medical Center-southern Campus | $3,226 | $2,073 to $4,523 | High | View File | |
| Monmouth Medical Center | $3,277 | $1,948 to $4,901 | High | View File | |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | $3,419 | $1,639 to $4,267 | High | View File | |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | $3,465 | $2,066 to $5,240 | High | View File | |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | $3,465 | $1,519 to $4,733 | High | View File | |
| Jersey City Medical Center | $3,466 | $1,686 to $4,815 | High | View File | |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | $3,466 | $1,690 to $6,323 | High | View File | |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | $3,560 | $1,987 to $7,776 | High | View File | |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | $3,918 | $2,201 to $5,212 | High | View File | |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | $7,684 | $1,399 to $8,287 | High | View File |
Before You Schedule
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 New Jersey metro area range from $2,835 to $7,684 based on data from 12 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $3,465. 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.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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