Spinal tap cost in Hobbs, NM — inpatient
In Hobbs, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $832.02 to $832.02, with a median of $832.02. Across New Mexico, the median is $500.01 at 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Hospital Hobbs Hobbs, NM · (575) 492-5000 HC ED SPINAL PUNCTURE LUMBAR DIAGNOSTIC CDM | $832.02 | $1,981.00 | — | 58% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $832.02, median $832.02, highest $832.02.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $832.02 — 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.