Spinal tap cost in Dover, DE — inpatient
In Dover, DE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,107.12 to $1,107.12, with a median of $1,107.12. Across Delaware, the median is $1,149.53 at 6 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE · (302) 744-7001 Hc Spinal Fluid Tap Diagnostic | $1,107.12 | $1,318.00 | — | 16% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,107.12, median $1,107.12, highest $1,107.12.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,107.12 — 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.