Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid
Medicare pricing data for 4,863 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 8.0x markup — hospitals charge $1,647 but Medicare allows only $204.69. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid (HCPCS code 32550) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $204.69, but hospitals typically charge $1,647 — a 8.0x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $204.69, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $40.94. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 8.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $162.57 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $350 | $3,058 | 14 | 27 | +71.0% |
| Arkansas | $271 | $1,859 | 55 | 134 | +32.4% |
| Washington | $246 | $1,163 | 95 | 198 | +20.4% |
| New York | $224 | $2,318 | 269 | 946 | +9.3% |
| Vermont | $219 | $1,991 | 9 | 28 | +7.2% |
| Wisconsin | $217 | $2,759 | 112 | 260 | +6.0% |
| District of Columbia | $216 | $1,161 | 22 | 66 | +5.4% |
| Nebraska | $212 | $1,671 | 42 | 128 | +3.8% |
| New Jersey | $212 | $1,554 | 144 | 452 | +3.5% |
| Connecticut | $212 | $2,030 | 74 | 233 | +3.5% |
| California | $211 | $1,629 | 430 | 1,271 | +2.9% |
| Illinois | $211 | $1,796 | 215 | 690 | +2.8% |
| Maryland | $209 | $1,335 | 82 | 313 | +2.3% |
| Florida | $208 | $1,745 | 400 | 1,270 | +1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $208 | $1,362 | 132 | 514 | +1.7% |
| Montana | $204 | $1,862 | 15 | 28 | -0.4% |
| Rhode Island | $203 | $1,815 | 13 | 27 | -0.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $202 | $1,364 | 251 | 664 | -1.1% |
| Hawaii | $202 | $678 | 15 | 17 | -1.1% |
| Michigan | $202 | $994 | 137 | 302 | -1.2% |
| Nevada | $202 | $2,461 | 40 | 95 | -1.4% |
| Delaware | $201 | $1,502 | 14 | 74 | -1.7% |
| New Mexico | $201 | $1,983 | 19 | 28 | -2.0% |
| Texas | $198 | $2,192 | 347 | 934 | -3.2% |
| Oregon | $198 | $925 | 48 | 91 | -3.2% |
| New Hampshire | $197 | $1,440 | 33 | 74 | -3.9% |
| Colorado | $196 | $1,716 | 70 | 145 | -4.0% |
| Louisiana | $196 | $1,447 | 70 | 156 | -4.0% |
| Ohio | $196 | $1,100 | 218 | 563 | -4.1% |
| West Virginia | $196 | $736 | 35 | 74 | -4.4% |
| Arizona | $195 | $1,890 | 86 | 212 | -4.8% |
| Virginia | $194 | $1,070 | 127 | 319 | -5.0% |
| North Dakota | $194 | $2,477 | 18 | 46 | -5.3% |
| Georgia | $194 | $1,770 | 114 | 307 | -5.4% |
| Missouri | $194 | $1,617 | 116 | 278 | -5.5% |
| Minnesota | $193 | $1,775 | 75 | 178 | -5.9% |
| South Carolina | $192 | $1,843 | 85 | 248 | -6.3% |
| Utah | $192 | $980 | 32 | 56 | -6.4% |
| Kentucky | $191 | $965 | 69 | 182 | -6.6% |
| Alabama | $191 | $894 | 60 | 125 | -6.9% |
| South Dakota | $190 | $1,546 | 15 | 63 | -7.2% |
| North Carolina | $189 | $1,697 | 151 | 391 | -7.5% |
| Kansas | $189 | $1,067 | 59 | 146 | -7.6% |
| Maine | $189 | $756 | 17 | 28 | -7.9% |
| Tennessee | $188 | $1,452 | 111 | 265 | -8.2% |
| Indiana | $188 | $1,385 | 127 | 290 | -8.2% |
| Mississippi | $188 | $1,655 | 57 | 159 | -8.4% |
| Idaho | $183 | $1,436 | 25 | 56 | -10.6% |
| Iowa | $183 | $1,258 | 34 | 61 | -10.7% |
| Oklahoma | $182 | $963 | 50 | 138 | -11.1% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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