Procedures
Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injection cost in New York
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 New York
From 49 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $865 (most listed prices $171–$3,875).
Cheapest in New York
- Westfield Memorial Hospital IncUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$49.72Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- St. Joseph's Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$79.19
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $89.48
- Albany Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$92.15Source: Albany Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Cobleskill Regional HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cobleskill Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Little Falls HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Little Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - O'Connor HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$160
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: O'Connor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - NYU Langone Hospital - BrooklynUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn price file · checked Oct 2026 - NYU Langone Hospital - Long IslandUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island price file · checked Oct 2026 - NYU Langone Hospital - SuffolkUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk price file · checked Oct 2026 - NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - NYU Langone Tisch HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$171
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: NYU Langone Tisch Hospital 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.