AI EXPLANATION: A spinal tap, medically known as a lumbar puncture, is a diagnostic procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid—the clear liquid that surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord. During the procedure, a clinician gently inserts a thin, hollow needle into the lower back between the vertebrae to withdraw a small sample of fluid. This sample is sent to a laboratory for evaluation to help diagnose central nervous system conditions, such as infections, bleeding, or neurological disorders.
Across 6 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $1,316 to $17,559. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.