Spinal tap cost in Penn Yan, NY — inpatient
In Penn Yan, NY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $983.40 to $983.40, with a median of $983.40. Across New York, the median is $945.93 at 88 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 27, 2026 and Aug 27, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldiers and Sailors Hospital Penn Yan, NY · (315) 787-4175 LUMBAR PUNCTURE | $983.40 | $2,458.50 | — | 60% | Aug 27, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $983.40, median $983.40, highest $983.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $983.40 — 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.