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Upper Neck Spinal Fluid Puncture with Injection

Maryland 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 $129 · 10th–90th $129$1660%20%40%90th$129Professionalmedian $117 · 10th–90th $107$3240%20%40%10th90th$117$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$616.60
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$295.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$257.04
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$154.88