Prices at 5 hospitals in New Mexico, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$104
Chargemaster (median)
$174
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$277
$72$197
Median cash $104 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $72 – $197.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque, NM | $64 | $153 | ★ 2/5 | 279 min | 15.3% |
| Artesia General Hospital | Artesia, NM | $104 | $142 | — | 101 min | 15.0% |
| Union County General Hospital | Clayton, NM | $220 | $283 | — | 130 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.