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Chest Drain for Fluid Around the Lung

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 32556

Drains fluid collecting between the lung and the chest wall by passing a small tube through the skin between the ribs and leaving it in place so drainage can continue. It relieves breathlessness caused by fluid pressing on the lung.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,715 · 10th to 90th $1,862 to $5,495
$2K$5Kfacility $3,715

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,495.41