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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $668.00 | $703.34 – $1,055.01 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $673.18 | $265.21 – $1,027.39 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $676.50 | not published |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $676.57 | $1,552.25 – $1,753.18 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $678.60 | not published |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $679.25 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $680.40 | $55.86 – $270.37 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $688.50 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $690.90 | $296.10 – $987.00 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $693.56 | $196.48 – $3,572.45 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $693.56 | $196.48 – $3,760.50 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $693.56 | $196.48 – $3,572.45 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $693.56 | $192.20 – $840.26 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $693.56 | $196.48 – $3,572.45 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $694.50 | $393.15 – $2,136.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $695.93 | $56.30 – $613.31 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands | Sparta, TN | $696.02 | $29.77 – $1,004.50 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | $696.02 | $29.77 – $1,004.50 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas River Park | McMinnville, TN | $696.02 | $29.77 – $1,004.50 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $704.34 | $452.79 – $1,609.92 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $705.95 | $907.88 – $7,309.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $708.48 | $662.13 – $1,891.09 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $710.00 | $559.48 – $6,071.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $710.00 | $559.48 – $6,071.00 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $714.03 | $1,552.25 – $1,753.18 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $719.00 | $531.67 – $4,604.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $720.00 | $567.36 – $6,071.00 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $720.37 | $75.19 – $2,424.66 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $726.00 | $685.65 – $4,217.00 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $726.90 | not published |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $731.25 | $667.82 – $694.53 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $733.26 | $18.00 – $261.97 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $742.08 | $376.05 – $2,030.67 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $742.08 | $44.31 – $1,754.90 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $743.29 | $115.61 – $1,617.30 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $747.18 | $687.82 – $1,000.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $748.08 | $1,039.00 – $1,614.42 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $756.84 | $129.82 – $908.21 |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin, NJ | $756.84 | $129.82 – $908.21 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $758.00 | $702.49 – $1,547.00 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $758.00 | $702.49 – $723.15 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $759.00 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $761.82 | $366.51 – $1,940.31 |
| Bayshore Medical Center | Holmdel, NJ | $766.52 | $766.52 – $919.83 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune City, NJ | $766.52 | $129.82 – $919.83 |
| Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank, NJ | $766.52 | $129.82 – $919.83 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | Perth Amboy, NJ | $767.19 | $132.65 – $920.63 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $767.19 | $132.65 – $767.19 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $774.01 | $93.99 – $1,666.11 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $778.00 | $536.27 – $2,869.00 |