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Upper Neck Spinal Fluid Puncture with Injection

Delaware 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 $3,236 · 10th–90th $123$7,2440%20%10th90th$3,236Professionalmedian $120 · 10th–90th $105$3020%20%40%10th90th$120$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$208.93
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$239.88