Spinal tap cost in Augusta, GA — inpatient
In Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $2,049.06 to $2,049.06, with a median of $2,049.06. Across Georgia, the median is $2,049.06 at 35 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA · (706) 721-6569 Hc Spinal Puncture Lumbar Diagnostic | $2,049.06 | $5,254.00 | — | 61% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,049.06, median $2,049.06, highest $2,049.06.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,049.06 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A spinal tap removes a small amount of spinal fluid from the lower back with a needle. It is used for meningitis, bleeding and some neurological diseases.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the procedure. The lab tests on the fluid are billed separately.