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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $970.61 | $37.49 – $1,617.68 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $973.50 | $533.25 – $4,074.00 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $974.40 | $347.13 – $1,096.20 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $980.00 | $672.48 – $5,977.00 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $991.60 | $580.23 – $2,867.31 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $991.60 | $584.38 – $2,873.76 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $992.80 | $300.45 – $1,116.90 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $992.80 | $300.45 – $1,116.90 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $1,002.88 | $151.25 – $1,452.58 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $1,005.00 | $42.00 – $2,101.63 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $1,005.01 | $75.19 – $2,424.66 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,010.08 | $93.99 – $1,803.20 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $1,010.88 | $627.68 – $4,374.00 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $1,016.31 | $63.44 – $504.71 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $1,019.04 | $337.74 – $1,550.88 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,019.04 | $337.74 – $1,553.22 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,019.04 | $350.17 – $1,542.70 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,019.04 | $721.17 – $1,314.72 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,038.60 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,038.60 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $1,038.60 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,038.60 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $283.89 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $1,045.65 | $262.86 – $289.15 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $1,050.00 | $827.40 – $4,681.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $1,051.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,051.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,052.40 | $662.89 – $928.05 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,052.40 | $68.61 – $1,082.85 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,052.40 | $362.81 – $596.36 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,052.40 | $163.00 – $824.38 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $1,053.60 | $52.50 – $1,241.07 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,060.47 | $44.31 – $1,754.90 |