CT Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest with Contrast Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 20 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 71275. 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 20 of 20 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | Humana | UHC | Cigna | Molina | Aetna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$244 | $276 | $318 | $409 | — | $1,339 | — | $292 | $1,275 |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$675 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$700 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$742 | $179 | $183 | — | — | $176 | $174 | — | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$1,025 | $409 | $1,153 | $723 | $487 | $572 | — | — | $1,969 |
| REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES GALLUP |
$1,061 | $3,006 | $3,182 | $2,652 | $3,288 | — | — | $3,182 | $849 |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$1,178 | $2,349 | — | $1,035 | $63.19 | $317 | $71.30 | $90.00 | $100 |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,432 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,459 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,459 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,528 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,570 | $80.00 | $65.00 | $173 | $80.00 | $423 | $85.00 | $85.00 | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$2,065 | $2,323 | $2,323 | $2,607 | $2,323 | $2,607 | — | $2,297 | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$2,072 | $2,664 | $2,664 | — | — | — | $2,664 | — | — |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$3,304 | $100 | $100 | $82.00 | $58.90 | — | $68.90 | — | $100 |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$3,431 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$3,511 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,545 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$4,355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 20 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with 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 71275 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $264 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $209 to $4,355 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.5x 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 blood vessels of chest with contrast cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (CPT 71275) in New Mexico range from $209 to $4,355, with a median of $1,459. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $209. 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.