Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 23 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 31500. 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 23 of 23 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Humana | Molina | Aetna | Cigna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES GALLUP |
$129 | $365 | $322 | $386 | — | — | $399 | $386 | $103 |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$136 | $124 | $76.48 | $77.24 | $170 | — | $807 | — | $76.48 |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$138 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $65.00 | $572 | $85.00 | $80.00 | $85.00 | — |
| THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS CRUCES |
$242 | $233 | $209 | — | $233 | $233 | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$314 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$348 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$382 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$389 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$389 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$389 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$389 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$408 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$561 | $721 | — | $721 | — | $721 | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$847 | $156 | $156 | $429 | $451 | — | — | $1,017 | $429 |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$866 | $242 | — | $247 | $237 | $235 | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$872 | $981 | $1,101 | $981 | $1,101 | — | $981 | $970 | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$956 | $895 | $56.10 | — | $317 | $71.30 | $63.19 | $90.00 | $100 |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$1,336 | $100 | $82.00 | $100 | — | $68.90 | $58.90 | — | $100 |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$2,819 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER CARLSBAD |
$4,551 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER ROSWELL |
$9,930 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$15,773 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 23 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope — 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 31500 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $135 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $129 to $15,773 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.0x 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 emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (CPT 31500) in New Mexico range from $129 to $15,773, with a median of $400. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $129. 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.