Spinal tap cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $367.18 to $367.18, with a median of $367.18. Across Missouri, the median is $340.57 at 26 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 SPINAL PUNCTURE LUMBAR DIAG | $367.18 | $917.96 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $367.18, median $367.18, highest $367.18.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $514.80 — 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.