Updated April 2026
Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) in St. Louis typically costs between $178 and $2,330, with a median of $790 across 10 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 10 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
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These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Monett Hospital | $178 | $73 to $2,234 | Low | View File | |
| Cox Medical Center Branson | $313 | $126 to $3,559 | Low | View File | |
| Nevada Regional Medical Center | $411 | $254 to $467 | Low | View File | |
| Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital | $437 | $132 to $704 | High | View File | |
| TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | $638 | $368 to $1,074 | Low | View File | |
| Cox Barton County Hospital | $941 | $236 to $2,963 | Low | View File | |
| Northeast Regional Medical Center | $1,282 | $749 to $3,399 | Low | View File | |
| Kindred Hospital Northland | $1,306 | $1,306 to $1,306 | Low | View File | |
| Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center | $2,198 | $1,089 to $4,404 | Low | View File | |
| Moberly Regional Medical Center | $2,330 | $903 to $6,766 | Low | View File |
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for lumbar puncture (spinal tap) in the St. Louis metro area range from $178 to $2,330 based on data from 10 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $790. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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