Procedures
Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injection cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $865 (most listed prices $171–$3,875).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- Jefferson HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$42.94Source: Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Canonsburg HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$49.72Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Allegheny Valley HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$51.98Source: Allegheny Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Grove City HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$51.98Source: Grove City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- AHN Wexford HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$58.76Source: AHN Wexford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- West Penn HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$61.02Source: West Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Jefferson Einstein Montgomery HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$311
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$311
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Phoenixville HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$434
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoenixville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Pottstown HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$434
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pottstown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$636
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Clarion HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$739
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Clarion 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.