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Diagnostic spinal tap (lumbar puncture) cost in Louisiana

Diagnostic spinal tap (lumbar puncture) 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 Louisiana

$658Typical
$343 – $1,481Most listed prices

From 81 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $934 (most listed prices $337–$2,653).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Image-guided LP is coded 62328 (fluoro or CT included), which is a different bundle. 77003 is not added to 62270 for that.

Cheapest in Louisiana

Total price

Diagnostic spinal tap (lumbar puncture)

The facility fee + the doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$245Lowest est. total
$658Typical
$7,793Highest

In Louisiana, from 81 providers. Most listed prices: $343–$1,481.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Ochsner LSU Health Monroe
    Hospital · Monroe, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Doctor fee only
    $65.32
    Source: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Surgery Hospital & Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital)
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Doctor fee only
    $100
    Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026
  3. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Surgery Hospital & Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital)
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Doctor fee only
    $100
    Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026
  4. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · Jefferson, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Doctor fee only
    $172
    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026
  5. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Doctor fee only
    $172
    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026
  6. Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie LA, 71322
    Hospital · Bunkie, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Doctor fee only
    $175
    Source: Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie price fil · checked Oct 2026
  7. Reeves Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Bernice, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Facility fee only
    $197

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Reeves Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Acadian Medical Center
    Hospital · Eunice, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Facility fee only
    $201

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Acadian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
    Hospital · Kenner, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Facility fee only
    $204

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. St. Charles Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Luling, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Facility fee only
    $210

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St. Charles Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Bayou Bend Health System
    Hospital · Franklin, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Facility fee only
    $234

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Bayou Bend Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA
    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic
    Facility fee only
    $238

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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.