X-ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in New Mexico
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 20 New Mexico hospitals. CPT 72040. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR LEA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LOVINGTON |
$27.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES |
$63.75 | $72.25 | $83.30 | $114 | $189 | — | — | $76.50 | $180 |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLVD. NE ALBUQUERQE |
$95.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNM ADULT PSYCHIATRIC CENTER ALBUQUERQUE |
$142 | $29.54 | $30.86 | $34.29 | $84.01 | $34.29 | $80.00 | $85.00 | — |
| MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER RATON |
$160 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL SANTA ROSA |
$162 | $182 | $182 | $204 | $204 | — | $182 | $180 | — |
| UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CLAYTON |
$169 | $218 | $218 | — | — | $218 | — | — | — |
| CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL GRANTS |
$180 | $114 | $202 | $202 | $160 | — | $28.14 | — | $225 |
| LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL ROSWELL ROSWELL |
$224 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO AT LOVELACE MEDICAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$263 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$268 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE WOMENS HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$268 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LOVELACE UNM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$280 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL HOBBS |
$286 | $88.91 | $90.64 | — | $87.19 | $86.32 | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL DESERT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ALBUQUERQUE |
$425 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - ALBUQUERQUE ALBUQUERQUE |
$475 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALBUQUERQUE ER & HOSPITAL EAST ALBUQUERQUE |
$533 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS CRUCES |
$563 | $655 | — | $56.10 | $317 | $71.30 | $63.19 | $90.00 | $100 |
| LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER WEST ROAD LOS ALAMOS |
$669 | $100 | $100 | $82.00 | — | $68.90 | $58.90 | — | $100 |
That is the median of what the 20 New Mexico hospitals above publish for X-ray of upper 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 72040 in New Mexico, Medicare reimburses about $37.22 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Mexico range from $27.00 to $669 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.7x 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 upper spine, 2-3 views cost in New Mexico?
- Cash prices for x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72040) in New Mexico range from $27.00 to $669, with a median of $250. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views in New Mexico?
- The cheapest New Mexico hospital published cash price for this procedure is $27.00. 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.