Spinal tap cost in Springfield, OH — inpatient
In Springfield, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,307.40 to $1,307.40, with a median of $1,307.40. Across Ohio, the median is $1,038.60 at 95 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Regional Medical Center Springfield, OH · (937) 523-5500 HC Spinal Puncture, Lumbar, Diagnostic | $1,307.40 | $2,179.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,307.40, median $1,307.40, highest $1,307.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,307.40 — 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.