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Upper Neck Spinal Fluid Puncture with Injection

Maine 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.

Professionalmedian $155 · 10th–90th $120$2340%10%20%10th90th$155$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$194.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$275.42
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$245.47
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$275.42