Prices at 4 hospitals in New Mexico, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$9,727
Chargemaster (median)
$16,343
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,891
Medicare pays
$211
$3,325$16,130
Median cash $9,727 · Medicare $211 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $3,325 – $16,130. The median cash price is about 46.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque, NM | $1,724 | $3,673 | ★ 2/5 | 279 min | 15.3% |
| Memorial Medical Center | Las Cruces, NM | $17,731 | $13,614 | ★ 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.