Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm or Less Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 23 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 11042. 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 | Aetna | Cigna | Molina | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$70.40 | $80.00 | $70.00 | $65.00 | $85.00 | $80.00 | $981 | $85.00 | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$116 | $131 | $226 | $151 | — | — | — | $139 | — |
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$332 | $226 | $126 | $127 | — | $1,078 | $317 | — | $126 |
| THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS CRUCES |
$379 | $380 | $342 | — | $380 | — | $380 | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$385 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$396 | $446 | $500 | $446 | — | $446 | $500 | $441 | — |
| REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES GALLUP |
$415 | $1,176 | $1,038 | $1,246 | — | $1,287 | — | $1,246 | $332 |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$650 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$665 | $855 | — | $855 | $855 | — | — | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$1,026 | $415 | — | $423 | $403 | — | $407 | — | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$1,084 | $1,301 | $56.10 | — | $71.30 | $63.19 | $317 | $90.00 | $100 |
| CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER CARLSBAD |
$1,107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,842 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,842 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$3,842 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$4,860 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$5,001 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$7,968 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$9,670 | $100 | $82.00 | $100 | $68.90 | $58.90 | — | — | $100 |
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER ROSWELL |
$10,865 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 23 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less — 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 11042 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $126 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $70.40 to $10,865 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.3x 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 removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (CPT 11042) in New Mexico range from $70.40 to $10,865, with a median of $665. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $70.40. 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.