Procedures
Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injection cost in Missouri
Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no 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 Missouri
From 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
Nationwide typical: $865 (most listed prices $171–$3,875).
Cheapest in Missouri
- Golden Valley Memorial HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$136
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Golden Valley Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Pediatrics - Doctors ParkUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$152
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Pediatrics - Doctors Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Primary Care - 817 S Mount AuburnUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$152
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Primary Care - 817 S Mount Auburn price file · checked Oct 2026 - Boone Hospital CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$440
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone Hospital Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Hospital SoutheastUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$602
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital Southeast price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Missouri Health CareUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Missouri Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Hospital St LouisUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$870
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital St Louis price file · checked Oct 2026 - Barnes Jewish HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$895
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Barnes Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mercy Hospital SouthUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$1,305
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cox Medical Center SouthUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$1,347
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cox Medical Center South 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.