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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $1,077.75 | $93.99 – $2,977.98 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,082.90 | $724.85 – $739.34 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $1,083.46 | $186.81 – $1,898.26 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $1,087.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $1,087.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $1,087.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $1,087.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $1,087.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $1,087.80 | $16.41 – $1,416.85 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,088.25 | $667.46 – $1,691.40 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $1,088.25 | $667.82 – $1,202.07 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,088.25 | $721.17 – $1,298.11 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $1,088.25 | $667.82 – $1,202.07 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $1,088.25 | $667.82 – $1,202.07 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $1,088.25 | $721.17 – $1,298.11 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $1,088.25 | $667.82 – $1,202.07 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,088.25 | $320.67 – $1,441.44 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $1,088.55 | $59.48 – $282.04 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $1,089.60 | not published |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,090.50 | $205.80 – $1,273.44 |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $1,090.80 | not published |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,091.00 | $44.94 – $1,188.86 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $1,092.00 | $638.70 – $3,652.05 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $1,098.00 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $1,098.00 | not published |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $1,098.16 | $96.88 – $1,483.13 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $1,098.16 | $96.88 – $1,483.13 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $1,099.44 | $695.24 – $1,755.69 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $1,107.20 | not published |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $1,111.20 | not published |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $1,115.18 | $93.99 – $2,657.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $1,115.18 | $61.96 – $2,205.31 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $1,119.60 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,131.35 | $97.07 – $1,323.85 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,134.64 | $71.00 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,134.64 | $85.00 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,134.64 | $262.86 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,134.64 | $71.00 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,134.64 | $71.00 – $1,713.14 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $1,135.50 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $1,150.72 | $93.99 – $1,601.04 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $1,154.00 | $737.14 – $1,953.41 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $1,156.80 | $46.20 – $693.24 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $1,157.00 | $18.75 – $1,780.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $1,166.47 | $709.74 – $2,642.64 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $1,172.00 | not published |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $1,172.16 | $61.96 – $2,205.31 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,173.65 | $262.86 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,173.65 | $262.86 – $1,713.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,173.65 | $262.86 – $1,713.14 |