Spinal tap cost in Youngstown, OH — inpatient
In Youngstown-Warren, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,320.60 to $1,320.60, with a median of $1,320.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Youngstown, OH · (330) 480-3022 HC Spinal Puncture, Lumbar, Diagnostic | $1,320.60 | $2,201.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,320.60, median $1,320.60, highest $1,320.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,320.60 — 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.