How much does mri scan of abdomen without contrast cost in New Mexico?

Cash prices for mri scan of abdomen without contrast (CPT 74181) in New Mexico range from $168 to $4,553, with a median of $1,244. Prices vary widely by hospital.

Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of abdomen without contrast in New Mexico?

The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $168. 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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MRI Scan of Abdomen 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 74181. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $1,244 📉 Low $168 📈 High $4,553 🏥 19 hospitals 🏛️ 9 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $182

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	$168	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES	$319	$361	$416	$419	$1,383	—	—	$382	$1,317
ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE	$550	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS	$775	$419	$871	$742	$587	—	$315	—	$1,549
MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON	$850	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE	$1,045	$80.00	$65.00	$235	$576	$85.00	$80.00	$85.00	—
HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE	$1,165	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE	$1,188	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE	$1,188	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE	$1,244	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL	$1,633	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES	$2,256	$2,412	—	$1,354	$317	$71.30	$63.19	$90.00	$100
UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON	$2,316	$2,977	$2,977	—	—	$2,977	—	—	—
COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS	$2,421	$244	$249	—	$239	$237	—	—	—
ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE	$2,500	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA	$2,603	$2,929	$2,929	$3,287	$3,287	—	$2,929	$2,896	—
ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS	$2,907	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE	$3,726	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS	$4,553	$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 74181, 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: $1,896 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 Mri scan of abdomen 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 74181 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $182 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $168 to $4,553 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.8x 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 mri scan of abdomen without contrast cost in New Mexico?: Cash prices for mri scan of abdomen without contrast (CPT 74181) in New Mexico range from $168 to $4,553, with a median of $1,244. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of abdomen without contrast in New Mexico?: The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $168. 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 74181 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.