Spinal tap cost in Wellsville, NY — inpatient
In Wellsville, NY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $136.55 to $136.55, with a median of $136.55. Across New York, the median is $819.50 at 63 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 62270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hosp of Wm F & Gertrude F Jones A/K/A Jones Memorial Hosp Wellsville, NY · (585) 593-1100 PR DIAGNOSTIC LUMBAR SPINAL PUNCTURE | $136.55 | $229.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $136.55, median $136.55, highest $136.55.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $114.00 — 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.