Spinal tap cost in Salt Lake City, UT — inpatient
In Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $599.97 to $599.97, with a median of $599.97. Across Utah, the median is $746.52 at 2 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics Salt Lake City, UT · (801) 581-2121 Lumbar Puncture, Diagnost | $599.97 | $857.10 | — | 30% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $599.97, median $599.97, highest $599.97.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $746.52 — 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.