Spinal tap cost in Cut Bank, MT — inpatient
In Cut Bank, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $207.35 to $207.35, with a median of $207.35. Across Montana, the median is $238.00 at 14 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health - Cut Bank Cut Bank, MT · (406) 873-2251 XR Lumbar Puncture Diagnostic | $207.35 | $319.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $207.35, median $207.35, highest $207.35.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $207.35 — 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.