Spinal tap cost in Mahnomen, MN — inpatient
In Mahnomen, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $637.00 to $637.00, with a median of $637.00. Across Minnesota, the median is $722.82 at 78 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 Jul 16, 2026 and Jul 16, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen Health Center Mahnomen, MN · (218) 935-2511 ED 62270 SPINAL TAP LUMBAR DIAG | $637.00 | $637.00 | — | — | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $637.00, median $637.00, highest $637.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $573.30 — 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.