Spinal tap cost in Huntington, IN — inpatient
In Huntington, IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,850.00 to $1,850.00, with a median of $1,850.00. Across Indiana, the median is $1,087.63 at 58 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Huntington Hospital Huntington, IN · (260) 355-3300 HC SPINAL PUNCTURE/LUMBAR/DIAG | $1,850.00 | $3,700.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,850.00, median $1,850.00, highest $1,850.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,850.00 — 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.