CT Scan of Lower Spine with Contrast Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 18 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 72132. 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 18 of 18 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Humana | Molina | Cigna | Aetna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$244 | $276 | $356 | $318 | $1,266 | — | — | $292 | $1,206 |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$653 | $356 | $631 | $734 | $499 | $278 | — | — | $1,489 |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,283 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$1,350 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,358 | $80.00 | $344 | $65.00 | $842 | $80.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,370 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$1,717 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$1,753 | $1,972 | $2,213 | $1,972 | $2,213 | $1,972 | — | $1,950 | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$2,540 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$2,588 | $356 | — | $363 | $350 | — | $346 | — | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$2,705 | $2,050 | $1,035 | — | $317 | $63.19 | $71.30 | $90.00 | $100 |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$4,053 | $100 | $82.00 | $100 | — | $58.90 | $68.90 | — | $100 |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$4,454 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$4,720 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$4,720 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 18 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Ct scan of lower spine 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 72132 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $159 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $140 to $4,720 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.6x 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 lower spine with contrast cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in New Mexico range from $140 to $4,720, with a median of $1,370. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $140. 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.