Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 20 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 76536. 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 20 of 20 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | Humana | UHC | Molina | Aetna | Cigna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$34.50 | $26.54 | $37.07 | $41.19 | $101 | $41.19 | $80.00 | $85.00 | — |
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$65.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$206 | $117 | $270 | $117 | $310 | — | — | $248 | $295 |
| CENTRAL DESERT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$281 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$305 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$307 | $394 | $394 | — | — | $394 | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$311 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$311 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$326 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$394 | $117 | $421 | $207 | $163 | — | $80.22 | — | $417 |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$459 | $107 | $109 | — | $105 | $104 | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$499 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$513 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$519 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$547 | $616 | $616 | $691 | $691 | — | $616 | $609 | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$711 | $671 | — | $56.10 | $317 | $71.30 | $63.19 | $90.00 | $100 |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$864 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$989 | $100 | $100 | $82.00 | — | $68.90 | $58.90 | — | $100 |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,035 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 20 New Mexico hospitals above publish for Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue — 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 76536 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $101 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $34.50 to $1,035 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.2x 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 ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (CPT 76536) in New Mexico range from $34.50 to $1,035, with a median of $326. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $34.50. 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.