Spinal tap cost in Weirton, WV — inpatient
In Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $550.49 to $550.49, with a median of $550.49. Across West Virginia, the median is $986.00 at 25 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 Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hospital Holding Steubenville, OH SPINAL FLUID TAP DIAG | $550.49 | $1,110.00 | — | 50% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $550.49, median $550.49, highest $550.49.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $664.75 — 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.