Spinal tap cost in Kilmarnock, VA — inpatient
In Kilmarnock, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $786.60 to $786.60, with a median of $786.60. Across Virginia, the median is $936.20 at 36 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock General Hospital Kilmarnock, VA · (804) 435-8000 HC Spinal Puncture Lumbar Diagnos | $786.60 | $1,311.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $786.60, median $786.60, highest $786.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $786.60 — 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.