Procedures
Upper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injection cost in Utah
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 Utah
From 23 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Utah.
Nationwide typical: $865 (most listed prices $171–$3,875).
Cheapest in Utah
- University of Utah HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$438
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Utah Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Primary Children's HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$528
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Bear River Valley HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Bear River Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Cedar City HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Delta Community HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Delta Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Fillmore Community HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Heber Valley HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Logan Regional HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Park City HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Park City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Intermountain Health Sevier Valley HospitalUpper neck spinal fluid puncture (cisternal or C1-C2), no injectionFacility fee only$897
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Intermountain Health Sevier Valley 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.