Catheter, thoracic, straight, 24FR Cost Comparison

2728029881 (HCPCS)

Cash prices (without insurance) for Catheter, thoracic, straight, 24FR (CPT 2728029881) range from $31 to $31 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $31.

A thoracic catheter is a thin flexible tube that is placed in the chest cavity to drain fluid or air that may be causing breathing problems or chest discomfort. You might need this procedure if you have a collapsed lung, fluid buildup around the lungs, or certain infections in the chest area. During the procedure, your healthcare provider will insert the catheter through a small opening in your chest wall, and you should expect to feel pressure and possibly some discomfort, though the area will be numbed beforehand.