Spinal tap cost in Salem, OH — inpatient
In Salem, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $908.50 to $908.50, with a median of $908.50. Across Ohio, the median is $1,038.60 at 107 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Regional Medical Center Salem, OH · (330) 332-7214 LUMBAR PUNCTURE W/O IMAGING | $908.50 | $908.50 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $908.50, median $908.50, highest $908.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $786.25 — 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.