Procedures
Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injection cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 69 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $865 (most listed prices $171–$3,875).
Cheapest in Texas
- Nacogdoches Memorial HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$46
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - UTHealth East Texas TylerUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$123
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: UTHealth East Texas Tyler price file · checked Oct 2026 - Titus Regional Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionDoctor fee only$180Source: Titus Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- William P Clements Jr University HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$310
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: William P Clements Jr University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension ProvidenceUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$382
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Providence price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Hays (Ascension Seton)Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$447
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Hays (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Williamson (Ascension Seton)Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$447
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Williamson (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Celina Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$467
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Celina Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Dallas Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$467
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Dallas Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Legacy ER and Urgent CareUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$467
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Methodist Legacy ER and Urgent Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Mansfield Medical CenterUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$467
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center 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.