Spinal puncture lumbar diagnostic w/fluoroscopic or CT guidance cost at US hospitals
HC Spinal Puncture Lumbar Diagnostic W/Fluoroscopic or CT Guidance · CPT 62328
$85.50
lowest cash price
$1,439.40
national median
$11,258.10
highest cash price
738
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $85.50–$11,258.10 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($932.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,891.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,256.58 | $1,669.20 | $4,076.28 |
| Arizona | 22 | $348.08 | $626.54 | $2,653.40 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $315.00 | $461.12 | $2,139.83 |
| California | 88 | $195.52 | $1,320.80 | $6,641.22 |
| Colorado | 17 | $466.47 | $3,447.89 | $5,542.00 |
| Florida | 78 | $619.16 | $2,356.25 | $4,632.36 |
| Georgia | 25 | $742.08 | $2,049.06 | $6,376.75 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $761.92 | $761.92 | $1,787.25 |
| Illinois | 42 | $435.00 | $1,485.00 | $11,258.10 |
| Indiana | 25 | $867.50 | $1,654.20 | $1,974.00 |
| Iowa | 23 | $499.68 | $1,274.85 | $10,155.90 |
| Kansas | 10 | $1,560.48 | $1,560.48 | $1,560.48 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $610.19 | $925.46 | $2,191.80 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $293.54 | $293.54 | $293.54 |
| Maine | 7 | $932.85 | $2,519.55 | $2,645.35 |
| Michigan | 26 | $760.93 | $2,074.00 | $2,703.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $1,053.36 | $1,263.07 | $1,952.00 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $420.00 | $503.25 | $1,474.00 |
| Missouri | 16 | $1,859.00 | $2,035.00 | $3,993.27 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.40 | $1,482.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $532.68 | $647.64 | $915.09 |
| Nevada | 4 | $305.88 | $453.05 | $632.06 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,292.65 | $1,292.65 | $1,292.65 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $756.84 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,088.22 | $1,088.22 | $1,088.22 |
| New York | 20 | $819.50 | $819.50 | $6,727.52 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,296.90 | $1,296.90 | $2,414.69 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,774.40 | $1,774.40 | $1,884.00 |
| Ohio | 63 | $90.50 | $2,276.80 | $3,251.40 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $1,164.90 | $2,848.30 | $3,102.45 |
| Oregon | 12 | $205.47 | $2,196.00 | $3,782.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $126.00 | $1,439.40 | $2,461.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $691.50 | $855.50 | $3,135.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,927.20 | $1,927.20 | $1,949.60 |
| Tennessee | 27 | $304.29 | $324.60 | $1,060.47 |
| Texas | 103 | $456.75 | $1,692.88 | $6,655.31 |
| Virginia | 26 | $310.05 | $1,938.00 | $3,427.20 |
| Washington | 31 | $776.77 | $1,669.60 | $2,482.90 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $85.50 | $1,142.40 | $3,612.50 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $851.40 | $1,155.55 | $2,310.33 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $613.20 | $759.93 | $1,029.84 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,130.00 | not published |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $1,131.36 | $771.70 – $4,188.00 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $1,132.80 | not published |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $1,137.96 | $237.90 – $2,046.24 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $1,142.40 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $1,155.55 | $514.23 – $4,401.00 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,159.23 | $4.28 – $1,908.54 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $1,160.34 | $541.21 – $2,096.64 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $1,161.14 | $61.19 – $101.79 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,164.90 | $130.18 – $1,323.85 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,183.80 | $23.00 – $1,561.56 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $1,189.38 | $1,697.77 – $3,036.77 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,193.50 | $78.52 – $1,188.86 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $1,196.30 | $907.88 – $5,100.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $1,196.30 | $907.88 – $5,106.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $1,204.13 | $237.90 – $1,771.84 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $1,209.60 | $91.73 – $2,620.00 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $1,209.60 | $91.73 – $1,170.47 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $1,217.45 | $530.06 – $1,873.00 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $1,219.20 | $756.44 – $4,342.00 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $1,231.28 | not published |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $1,231.28 | $71.15 – $148.26 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,234.80 | $952.56 – $3,528.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $1,234.80 | $952.56 – $3,528.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,234.80 | $952.56 – $3,528.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $1,234.80 | $952.56 – $3,528.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,234.80 | $952.56 – $3,528.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,239.15 | $130.18 – $1,579.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,245.00 | $981.06 – $6,071.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $1,255.16 | $77.23 – $1,333.61 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $1,256.58 | not published |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $1,263.07 | $202.22 – $3,243.00 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $1,263.07 | $202.22 – $3,243.00 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $1,263.07 | $202.22 – $3,243.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $1,272.60 | $221.91 – $1,858.43 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,274.85 | $77.23 – $921.08 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $1,292.65 | $80.30 – $426.60 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,296.50 | $205.80 – $1,179.15 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,296.90 | $76.64 – $2,464.11 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,296.90 | $76.64 – $2,386.30 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,296.90 | $76.64 – $2,386.30 |