Spinal tap cost in Ocala, FL — inpatient
In Ocala, FL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $3,935.22 to $3,935.22, with a median of $3,935.22. Across Florida, the median is $1,597.40 at 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Ocala Ocala, FL · (352) 351-7200 HC DIAGNOSTIC LUMBAR SPINAL PUNCTURE | $3,935.22 | $3,935.22 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,935.22, median $3,935.22, highest $3,935.22.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $3,935.22 — 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.