X-ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 72082. 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 17 of 17 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Humana | Molina | Aetna | Cigna | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$37.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$63.75 | $72.25 | $108 | $83.30 | $113 | — | — | $108 | $35.94 |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$134 | $695 | $56.10 | — | $317 | $71.30 | $63.19 | $100 | $100 |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$183 | $55.25 | $80.00 | $65.00 | $252 | $85.00 | $80.00 | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$199 | $107 | — | $109 | $105 | $104 | — | — | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$206 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$232 | $121 | $214 | $251 | $169 | — | $53.70 | $248 | $128 |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$269 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$274 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$274 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$287 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$552 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$552 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$573 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$620 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$668 | $100 | $82.00 | $100 | — | $68.90 | $58.90 | $100 | $100 |
That is the median of what the 17 New Mexico hospitals above publish for X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 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 72082 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $66.97 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $37.00 to $668 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.0x 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 of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72082) in New Mexico range from $37.00 to $668, with a median of $269. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $37.00. 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.