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Special Gram or Giemsa Stain for Microorganism Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 21 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 87205. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $50.40
📉 Low $11.62
📈 High $254
🏥 21 hospitals
🏛️ 10 with insurance contracts
Hospital comparison — New Mexico
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 21 of 21 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Humana | Cigna | Medicare | Molina | Aetna | MultiPlan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL DESERT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$11.62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$16.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$27.19 | $6.14 | $10.87 | $15.45 | $2.78 | $15.30 | $8.60 | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$36.64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$39.67 | $6.14 | $6.14 | $20.10 | — | $20.10 | $21.10 | — | $47.60 |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$42.00 | $47.00 | $53.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | — | $53.00 | — | $46.00 |
| REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES GALLUP |
$47.00 | $133 | $117 | $140 | $145 | $37.00 | — | — | $140 |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$47.85 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $3.84 | $80.00 | — | $10.46 | $4.27 | $85.00 |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$49.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$49.97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$50.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$51.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$51.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$54.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$59.00 | $77.00 | — | $77.00 | — | — | — | $77.00 | — |
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$69.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$81.55 | $41.27 | $82.00 | $100 | $58.90 | $100 | — | $68.90 | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$94.67 | $35.33 | $49.00 | — | $63.19 | $100 | $317 | $71.30 | $90.00 |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$96.18 | $4.40 | — | $4.48 | — | — | $4.31 | $4.27 | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$254 | — | $4.27 | — | — | $4.27 | — | — | — |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 87205, 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: $39.60 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 21 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism (CPT 87205) in New Mexico range from $11.62 to $254, with a median of $50.40. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $11.62. 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 87205 (Labs). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.