Transfusion of Blood or Blood Products Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 21 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 36430. 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 21 of 21 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Humana | Molina | Aetna | Cigna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$40.22 | $30.49 | $46.00 | $65.00 | $1,065 | $85.00 | $80.00 | $85.00 | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$95.58 | $86.86 | $43.78 | $44.21 | $119 | — | — | — | $43.78 |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$304 | $342 | $384 | $342 | $384 | — | $342 | $338 | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$409 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$452 | $581 | — | $581 | — | $581 | — | — | — |
| THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS CRUCES |
$476 | $414 | $372 | — | $414 | $414 | — | — | — |
| REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES GALLUP |
$486 | $1,378 | $1,216 | $1,459 | — | — | $1,508 | $1,459 | $389 |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$615 | $451 | — | $459 | $442 | $438 | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$638 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$708 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$768 | $273 | $273 | $389 | $409 | — | — | $922 | $389 |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$796 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$812 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$812 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$911 | $1,572 | $56.10 | — | $317 | $71.30 | $63.19 | $90.00 | $100 |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$1,223 | $100 | $82.00 | $100 | — | $68.90 | $58.90 | — | $100 |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,418 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$1,479 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 21 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Transfusion of blood or blood products — 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 36430 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $43.78 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $40.22 to $1,479 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 14.6x 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 transfusion of blood or blood products cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for transfusion of blood or blood products (CPT 36430) in New Mexico range from $40.22 to $1,479, with a median of $638. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest transfusion of blood or blood products in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $40.22. 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.