Drainage
Tunneled Pleural Catheter Placement
Tunneled Pleural Catheter Placement is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat recurrent pleural effusion.
Devices used in Tunneled Pleural Catheter Placement
Alternatives to Tunneled Pleural Catheter Placement
- Thoracentesis
- Pleurodesis
- Treating the underlying cancer
How much does Tunneled Pleural Catheter Placement cost?
Medicare's national average physician payment for Tunneled Pleural Catheter Placement (CPT 32550) is $182 when it is done in a hospital, and $787 when it is done in an office-based lab, where the payment also covers supplies and equipment. Hospital facility fees and what you pay depend on your insurance. See costs by city and insurance →
Related reading and technique references
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.