CT Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Before and After Contrast Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 21 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 74178. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — New Mexico
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 21 of 21 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | Humana | UHC | Cigna | Molina | Aetna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$230 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$244 | $276 | $318 | $393 | — | $2,885 | — | $292 | $2,747 |
| THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS CRUCES |
$453 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES GALLUP |
$863 | $2,446 | $2,590 | $2,159 | $2,677 | — | — | $2,590 | $691 |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,219 | $80.00 | $65.00 | $137 | $80.00 | $337 | $85.00 | $85.00 | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$1,425 | $393 | $1,603 | $695 | $603 | $550 | — | — | $2,813 |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$1,450 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$2,581 | $2,903 | $2,903 | $3,258 | $2,903 | $3,258 | — | $2,871 | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$3,186 | $4,097 | $4,097 | — | — | — | $4,097 | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,363 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$4,115 | $356 | $363 | — | — | $350 | $346 | — | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$4,126 | $2,257 | — | $1,035 | $63.19 | $317 | $71.30 | $90.00 | $100 |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$5,308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$5,624 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$6,266 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$6,266 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$6,358 | $100 | $100 | $82.00 | $58.90 | — | $68.90 | — | $100 |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$7,477 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 21 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after 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 74178 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $317 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $230 to $7,477 — 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 of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast (CPT 74178) in New Mexico range from $230 to $7,477, with a median of $3,210. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $230. 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.