Procedures
Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injection cost in Tennessee
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 Tennessee
From 14 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $865 (most listed prices $171–$3,875).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- Erlanger Bledsoe HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$53.75Source: Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Erlanger Baroness HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$98.21Source: Erlanger Baroness Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Vanderbilt Bedford HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$118
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$118
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Vanderbilt Wilson County HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$118
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Vanderbilt University Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$220
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - The University of Tennessee Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$274
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The University of Tennessee Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalbUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$279
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Thomas HighlandsUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$279
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Thomas River ParkUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$279
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Source: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Thomas MidtownUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$283
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Thomas RutherfordUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$283
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford 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.