X-ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 21 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 72110. 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 | Humana | UHC | Cigna | Molina | Aetna | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$31.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$63.75 | $72.25 | $83.30 | $114 | — | $209 | — | $76.50 | $200 |
| REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES GALLUP |
$117 | $331 | $350 | $292 | $362 | — | — | $350 | $93.00 |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$220 | $114 | $248 | $202 | $38.17 | $160 | — | — | $343 |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$222 | $41.19 | $37.07 | $41.19 | $80.00 | $101 | $41.19 | $85.00 | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$239 | $307 | $307 | — | — | — | $307 | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$272 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$272 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$302 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$303 | $341 | $341 | $383 | $341 | $383 | — | $337 | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$407 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL DESERT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$425 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$483 | $107 | $109 | — | — | $105 | $104 | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$491 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$776 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$844 | $655 | — | $56.10 | $63.19 | $317 | $71.30 | $90.00 | $100 |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$874 | $100 | $100 | $82.00 | $58.90 | — | $68.90 | — | $100 |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$1,029 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$1,029 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 21 New Mexico hospitals above publish for X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 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 72110 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $49.98 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $31.00 to $1,029 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.1x 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 of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (CPT 72110) in New Mexico range from $31.00 to $1,029, with a median of $303. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $31.00. 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.