Spinal tap cost in Van Wert, OH — inpatient
In Van Wert, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,082.90 to $1,082.90, with a median of $1,082.90. 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert County Hospital Van Wert, OH · (419) 238-8627 Hc Spinal Puncture Lumbar Diagnostic Wo Img | $1,082.90 | $1,666.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,082.90, median $1,082.90, highest $1,082.90.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,082.90 — 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.