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Upper Neck Spinal Fluid Puncture with Injection

South Dakota 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 $316 · 10th–90th $135$4,3650%10%10th90th$316Professionalmedian $209 · 10th–90th $95$3310%10%10th90th$209$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$331.13
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$323.59
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$1,122.02
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$281.84
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$331.13
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$239.88