Prices at 3 hospitals in New Mexico, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,802
Chargemaster (median)
$3,003
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$19,406
Medicare pays
$1,301
Typical cash range: $1,802 – $1,802. The median cash price is about 1.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia General Hospital | Artesia, NM | $1,802 | $2,763 | — | 101 min | 15.0% |
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.