Prices at 6 hospitals in New Mexico, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$58,213
Chargemaster (median)
$97,022
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$16,674
Medicare pays
$11,645
Typical cash range: $58,213 – $58,213. The median cash price is about 5.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center | Las Cruces, NM | $58,213 | $16,724 | ★ 2/5 | 204 min | 15.4% |
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.