Spinal tap cost in Sebastian, FL — inpatient
In Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $2,424.00 to $2,424.00, with a median of $2,424.00. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital Sebastian, FL · (772) 589-3187 Hb Spinal Puncture,Lumbar,Diagnostic | $2,424.00 | $6,060.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,424.00, median $2,424.00, highest $2,424.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $3,153.23 — 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.