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Upper Neck Spinal Fluid Puncture with Injection

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 61055

This procedure inserts a needle near the base of the skull or the top of the neck to reach the fluid-filled space surrounding the spinal cord, followed by an injection that may be a contrast dye to support imaging or a medication given for treatment. It provides an alternative access point when a standard lower-back spinal puncture is not suitable.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,677 · 10th–90th $2,291$8,5110%10%10th90th$4,677Professionalmedian $200 · 10th–90th $117$4170%10%10th90th$200$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$436.52
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$10,471.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$338.84
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$7,079.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$354.81