Spinal tap cost in Devils Lake, ND — inpatient
In Devils Lake, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,189.50 to $1,189.50, with a median of $1,189.50. Across North Dakota, the median is $890.99 at 18 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 Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Devils Lake Devils Lake, ND · (701) 662-2131 HC SPINAL PUNCTURE,DIAGNOSTIC | $1,189.50 | $1,950.00 | — | 39% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,189.50, median $1,189.50, highest $1,189.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,189.50 — 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.