How much does ct scan head or brain without contrast cost in New Mexico?

Cash prices for ct scan head or brain without contrast (CPT 70450) in New Mexico range from $98.00 to $2,591, with a median of $1,016. Prices vary widely by hospital.

Where can I find the cheapest ct scan head or brain without contrast in New Mexico?

The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $98.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.

Are these the prices I'll pay?

These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.

Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?

Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.

Where does this data come from?

Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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CT Scan Head or Brain without Contrast Cost in New Mexico

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 19 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 70450. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $1,016 📉 Low $98.00 📈 High $2,591 🏥 19 hospitals 🏛️ 9 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $101

Hospital comparison — New Mexico

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 19 of 19 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	BCBS	Humana	UHC	Molina	Aetna	Cigna	MultiPlan	Medicare
NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON	$98.00	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES	$244	$234	$318	$234	$1,207	—	—	$292	$1,149
MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON	$400	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE	$500	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE	$559	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS	$601	$234	$676	$414	$328	—	$166	—	$1,012
UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE	$629	$80.00	$65.00	$103	$252	$85.00	$80.00	$85.00	—
UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON	$973	$1,251	$1,251	—	—	$1,251	—	—	—
HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE	$997	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE	$1,016	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE	$1,016	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA	$1,084	$1,220	$1,220	$1,369	$1,369	—	$1,220	$1,206	—
LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE	$1,223	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES	$1,478	$1,346	—	$1,035	$317	$71.30	$63.19	$90.00	$100
COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS	$1,556	$107	$109	—	$105	$104	—	—	—
LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL	$1,587	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS	$2,213	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE	$2,470	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS	$2,591	$100	$100	$82.00	—	$68.90	$58.90	—	$100

What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 70450, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,152 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.

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That is the median of what the 19 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Ct scan head or brain without contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.

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Medicare reimbursement benchmark

For CPT 70450 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $101 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $98.00 to $2,591 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 10.1x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ct scan head or brain without contrast cost in New Mexico?: Cash prices for ct scan head or brain without contrast (CPT 70450) in New Mexico range from $98.00 to $2,591, with a median of $1,016. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest ct scan head or brain without contrast in New Mexico?: The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $98.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
Are these the prices I'll pay?: These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?: Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
Where does this data come from?: Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each New Mexico facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 70450 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.