Spinal tap cost in LaGrange, IN — inpatient
In LaGrange, IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,859.50 to $1,859.50, with a median of $1,859.50. Across Indiana, the median is $1,087.63 at 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital LaGrange, IN · (260) 463-9000 HC SPINAL PUNCTURE/LUMBAR/DIAG | $1,859.50 | $3,719.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,859.50, median $1,859.50, highest $1,859.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,859.50 — 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.