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Lateral C1-C2 (cervical) puncture with injection, e.g., for myelography cost in Illinois

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 Illinois

$1,074Typical
$522 – $2,827Most listed prices

From 39 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.

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 Illinois

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.

$265Lowest est. total
$1,074Typical
$25,214Highest

In Illinois, from 39 providers. Most listed prices: $522–$2,827.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Doctor fee only
    $216
    Source: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc
    Hospital · Mount Vernon, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Doctor fee only
    $260
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
    Hospital · Marion, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Doctor fee only
    $260
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.
    Hospital · Anna, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Doctor fee only
    $260
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc
    Hospital · Red Bud, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Doctor fee only
    $260
    Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. South Shore Hospital
    Hospital · Chicago, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Facility fee only
    $51.19est. $265 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: South Shore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline
    Hospital · Rock Island, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Doctor fee only
    $304
    Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers
    Hospital · Morris, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Facility fee only
    $232est. $447 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard
    Hospital · Harvard, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Facility fee only
    $274est. $489 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Harvard price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center)
    Hospital · Elk Grove Village, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Facility fee only
    $308est. $522 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026
  11. Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center)
    Hospital · Hoffman Estates, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Facility fee only
    $308est. $522 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026
  12. Fairfield Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Fairfield, IL
    Upper neck spinal puncture with injection (C1-C2)
    Facility fee only
    $317est. $531 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Fairfield Memorial Hospital 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.