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Pleural Needle Biopsy Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison

National average price
$5,500 MXN
Typical range
$4,500–$6,000 MXN
Providers
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When fluid builds up between the lung and the chest wall, or there are questions about its origin, a pleural biopsy by puncture may be indicated, a technique that obtains a sample of the pleura by inserting a needle through the skin.

What is it for? It helps study the cause of an effusion or abnormalities of the pleura, the membrane that surrounds the lungs.

What to expect? It's performed with local anesthesia and, depending on the case, with imaging support to guide the puncture, followed by subsequent monitoring.

Who performs it? It's done by the pulmonologist or the thoracic surgeon. To understand whether it's indicated in your case, it's advisable to discuss it with a specialist.

Most Affordable Cities

# City Average Price
1 Tepotzotlan México $3,000 MXN
2 Chihuahua Chihuahua $4,000 MXN
3 Guadalajara Jalisco $5,000 MXN
4 Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México $5,000 MXN
5 Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo $5,000 MXN

Most Expensive Cities

# City Average Price
1 Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo $5,000 MXN
2 Monterrey Nuevo León $5,000 MXN
3 Mexico City Ciudad de México $5,625 MXN
4 Cuernavaca Morelos $6,000 MXN
5 Ensenada Baja California $10,000 MXN

All Cities

City Average Price Providers
Tepotzotlan México $3,000 1
Chihuahua Chihuahua $4,000 1
Guadalajara Jalisco $5,000 1
Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México $5,000 1
Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo $5,000 1
Monterrey Nuevo León $5,000 1
Mexico City Ciudad de México $5,625 4
Cuernavaca Morelos $6,000 1
Ensenada Baja California $10,000 1