Prices at 3 hospitals in New Mexico, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,642
Chargemaster (median)
$4,803
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$8,049
Medicare pays
$1,603
Typical cash range: $2,642 – $2,642. The median cash price is about 1.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque, NM | $2,642 | $2,007 | ★ 2/5 | 279 min | 15.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.