Procedures
Lateral C1-C2 (cervical) puncture with injection, e.g., for myelography cost in California
Lateral C1-C2 (cervical) puncture with injection, e.g., for myelography 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 California
From 125 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,042 (most listed prices $471–$3,182).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Rare. Used when lumbar access is not possible. The imaging components apply only when the injection is for myelography.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Lateral C1-C2 (cervical) puncture with injection, e.g., for myelography
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.
In California, from 125 providers. Most listed prices: $500–$3,513.
Cheapest totals nearby
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$273Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $281
- $289
- $58.80est. $273 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $66.64est. $281 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $281
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Antonio Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74.48est. $289 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74.48est. $289 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74.48est. $289 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceUpper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)Facility fee only$292
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $78.40est. $293 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital OaklandUpper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)Facility fee only$301
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026 - Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care ServicesUpper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)Facility fee only$311
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospitalUpper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)Facility fee only$313
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiUpper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)Facility fee only$106est. $320 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Lateral C1-C2 (cervical) puncture with injection, e.g., for myelography
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.