Puncture spinal lumbar diagnostic cost at US hospitals
HC Puncture Spinal Lumbar Diagnostic · CPT 62270
$72.50
lowest cash price
$1,060.47
national median
$7,747.47
highest cash price
800
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $72.50–$7,747.47 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($799.72) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,848.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $833.82 | $2,451.54 | $2,681.64 |
| Arizona | 23 | $109.38 | $484.99 | $2,540.30 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $193.99 | $299.65 | $1,218.00 |
| California | 89 | $138.78 | $1,320.80 | $5,934.36 |
| Colorado | 17 | $368.08 | $2,107.87 | $2,107.87 |
| Florida | 78 | $911.95 | $2,252.23 | $7,747.47 |
| Georgia | 25 | $742.08 | $2,589.00 | $5,005.71 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $396.48 | $396.48 | $1,928.25 |
| Illinois | 47 | $435.00 | $1,215.00 | $5,481.35 |
| Indiana | 25 | $80.50 | $1,224.60 | $1,941.00 |
| Iowa | 27 | $232.80 | $929.00 | $2,325.70 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,560.48 | $1,560.48 | $2,384.07 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $231.99 | $881.40 | $3,192.12 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,320.54 | $1,320.54 | $1,320.54 |
| Maine | 7 | $134.95 | $784.15 | $2,519.55 |
| Maryland | 1 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $353.36 | $1,760.00 | $2,585.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $503.47 | $904.29 | $1,302.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $203.94 | $362.88 | $1,002.88 |
| Missouri | 18 | $313.30 | $2,323.75 | $6,870.82 |
| Montana | 2 | $363.20 | $363.20 | $1,546.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $168.15 | $647.64 | $832.65 |
| Nevada | 4 | $214.15 | $720.37 | $1,005.01 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.55 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $756.84 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $832.02 | $832.02 | $832.02 |
| New York | 22 | $261.60 | $819.50 | $2,380.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $843.88 | $843.88 | $2,229.57 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,208.80 | $1,208.80 | $1,467.20 |
| Ohio | 64 | $196.50 | $1,088.25 | $3,105.70 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $350.35 | $507.55 | $6,956.30 |
| Oregon | 13 | $303.48 | $1,427.25 | $1,936.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $429.00 | $1,470.60 | $2,715.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $398.00 | $719.00 | $1,529.50 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $888.00 | $932.00 | $1,292.80 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $257.00 | $282.90 | $1,060.47 |
| Texas | 106 | $403.90 | $1,134.64 | $5,448.66 |
| Virginia | 33 | $277.38 | $902.40 | $2,581.20 |
| Washington | 32 | $157.50 | $806.40 | $2,132.64 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $72.50 | $1,089.60 | $3,535.50 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $580.00 | $726.00 | $2,034.14 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $464.24 | $489.94 | $704.34 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $72.50 | not published |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $80.50 | $746.83 – $1,493.66 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $109.38 | $54.95 – $153.90 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $134.95 | $28.16 – $68.59 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $138.78 | $56.65 – $523.31 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $157.50 | not published |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $168.15 | $125.40 – $276.45 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $175.80 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $192.20 | $81.91 – $2,042.73 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $193.99 | $51.00 – $1,276.26 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $196.50 | $702.26 – $2,106.78 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $196.50 | not published |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $200.40 | $68.01 – $1,268.28 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $203.94 | $627.10 – $1,425.22 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $214.15 | $172.38 – $636.48 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $231.99 | $132.49 – $576.03 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $232.80 | $88.25 – $260.68 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $237.65 | $88.25 – $260.68 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $239.97 | $442.05 – $1,107.15 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $248.50 | not published |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $254.60 | $602.43 – $1,775.59 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $255.49 | $146.23 – $482.30 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $257.00 | $550.14 – $1,264.70 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $258.78 | $162.40 – $170.52 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $261.60 | $52.50 – $871.51 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $264.74 | $18.00 – $304.00 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $277.25 | $608.09 – $1,773.60 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $277.38 | $1,206.00 – $1,442.62 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $277.38 | $34.53 – $1,103.05 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $277.38 | $1,206.00 – $1,442.62 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $277.38 | $34.53 – $1,092.54 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $280.56 | $50.45 – $1,268.28 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,607.12 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $282.90 | $41.98 – $1,397.17 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,435.94 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,396.13 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,607.12 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,537.03 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,435.94 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,501.40 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $282.90 | $688.72 – $1,652.92 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $282.90 | $688.72 – $1,501.40 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $282.90 | $688.72 – $1,501.40 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $282.90 | $34.53 – $1,396.13 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $287.78 | $205.13 – $453.60 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $294.70 | $612.78 – $2,837.73 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $299.03 | $119.67 – $762.58 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $299.65 | $74.50 – $125.40 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $299.65 | $54.14 – $125.40 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $302.96 | $486.90 – $973.80 |