X-ray Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 6 Views Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 18 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 72114. 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 18 of 18 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | Humana | Aetna | UHC | Molina | Cigna | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$36.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$63.75 | $72.25 | $83.30 | — | $114 | $330 | — | $314 | $35.94 |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$180 | $114 | $202 | — | $202 | $160 | $45.29 | $384 | $99.61 |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$226 | $41.19 | $37.07 | $41.19 | $41.19 | $101 | $80.00 | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$256 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$302 | $388 | $388 | $388 | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$411 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$439 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$483 | $107 | $109 | $104 | — | $105 | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$605 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$605 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$837 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$840 | $655 | — | $71.30 | $56.10 | $317 | $63.19 | $100 | $100 |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$992 | $100 | $100 | $68.90 | $82.00 | — | $58.90 | $100 | $100 |
That is the median of what the 18 New Mexico hospitals above publish for X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views — 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 72114 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $57.75 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $36.00 to $992 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.1x 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 x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views (CPT 72114) in New Mexico range from $36.00 to $992, with a median of $411. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $36.00. 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.