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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,407.00 | $205.80 – $589.57 |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $1,410.60 | not published |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $1,422.60 | $756.44 – $2,769.00 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,427.25 | $772.05 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,427.25 | $772.05 – $9,178.00 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $1,456.79 | $93.99 – $1,084.86 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $1,463.20 | $52.50 – $1,170.47 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $1,467.20 | $63.25 – $1,650.60 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $1,470.00 | $715.37 – $1,788.42 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $1,470.50 | $205.80 – $3,410.03 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,470.60 | $46.20 – $458.24 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $1,470.60 | $46.20 – $458.24 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,470.60 | $46.20 – $706.45 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,485.00 | $708.05 – $728.88 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,485.00 | $702.49 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,485.00 | $702.49 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,485.00 | $702.49 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,485.00 | $702.49 – $3,408.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,485.00 | $702.49 – $723.15 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,485.00 | $702.49 – $2,603.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,485.00 | $702.49 – $3,408.00 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $1,496.16 | $2,078.00 – $2,419.82 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $1,500.00 | $177.11 – $1,306.00 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $1,529.50 | $536.27 – $3,708.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $1,530.00 | $674.70 – $1,684.72 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,530.00 | $3.88 – $404.51 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $1,530.51 | $951.25 – $2,695.00 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $1,546.40 | $728.38 – $2,102.48 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,554.63 | $262.86 – $4,989.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $1,560.48 | $668.29 – $2,746.00 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $1,560.48 | $668.29 – $2,746.00 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $1,560.48 | $663.79 – $2,746.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,567.74 | $1,002.25 – $6,200.00 |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $1,569.60 | not published |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $1,581.07 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $1,583.23 | $61.96 – $2,178.74 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,584.00 | $772.05 – $1,435.83 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,584.00 | $772.05 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,584.00 | $772.05 – $9,178.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $1,585.57 | $159.79 – $1,308.30 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $1,589.42 | not published |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $1,593.06 | $447.31 – $4,121.53 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $1,593.06 | $439.89 – $4,579.48 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $1,593.06 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $1,612.12 | $49.90 – $58.21 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,617.00 | $523.65 – $3,030.00 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $1,617.00 | $2,654.00 – $3,030.00 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $1,617.00 | $2,654.00 – $3,030.00 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $1,633.89 | $66.16 – $137.80 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $1,651.68 | $771.70 – $5,171.00 |