Procedures
Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection cost in Georgia
Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Georgia
From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $1,054 (most listed prices $211–$3,214).
Cheapest in Georgia
- $160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Putney price file · checked Oct 2026 - $160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Sumter price file · checked Oct 2026 - $160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Worth price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Marys Health Care SystemBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionDoctor fee only$210Source: St Marys Health Care System price file · checked Oct 2026
- Northside Hospital AtlantaBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionFacility fee only$839
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Northside Hospital Atlanta price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northside Hospital DuluthBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionFacility fee only$839
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Northside Hospital Duluth price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Navicent The Medical CenterBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionFacility fee only$1,007
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Navicent PeachBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionFacility fee only$1,011
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent Peach price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Navicent BaldwinBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionFacility fee only$1,020
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Floyd Medical CenterBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionFacility fee only$1,229
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,600
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hamilton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - SGMC Health Berrien CampusBrain fluid tap through existing opening, without injectionFacility fee only$1,836
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: SGMC Health Berrien Campus price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.