Spinal tap cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,089.03 to $1,089.03, with a median of $1,089.03. Across Kentucky, the median is $769.21 at 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Spinal Puncture,Lumbar,Diagnostic | $1,089.03 | $2,722.58 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,089.03, median $1,089.03, highest $1,089.03.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,089.03 — 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.