MRI Scan of Blood Vessels of Head 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 70544. 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 19 of 19 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | Humana | UHC | Molina | Aetna | Cigna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$138 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$319 | $361 | $416 | $419 | $973 | — | — | $382 | $927 |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$641 | $419 | $721 | $721 | $587 | — | $395 | — | $1,478 |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$850 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$877 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$893 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$893 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$936 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$1,156 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$1,369 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,369 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,513 | $80.00 | $65.00 | $235 | $576 | $85.00 | $80.00 | $85.00 | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$1,822 | $2,412 | — | $1,354 | $317 | $71.30 | $63.19 | $90.00 | $100 |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$2,193 | $244 | $249 | — | $239 | $237 | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$2,398 | $2,697 | $2,697 | $3,027 | $3,027 | — | $2,697 | $2,667 | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$2,415 | $3,105 | $3,105 | — | — | $3,105 | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,484 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$3,814 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$4,239 | $100 | $100 | $82.00 | — | $68.90 | $58.90 | — | $100 |
That is the median of what the 19 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Mri scan of blood vessels of head 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 70544 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $201 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $138 to $4,239 — 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 blood vessels of head without contrast cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast (CPT 70544) in New Mexico range from $138 to $4,239, with a median of $1,369. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $138. 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.