CT Chest Cost in New Mexico (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct chest cost in New Mexico?
The cost of a ct chest in New Mexico depends on how you pay. With commercial insurance it typically runs $211–$459, facility and physician fees combined. Medicare pays one national rate to every provider, and you generally owe about 20% of it (around $21) after the Part B deductible. Without insurance, posted hospital cash prices run $103–$868. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
Three low-priced facilities in New Mexico, from hospital price files
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services · Albuquerque, NM $103
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services · Rio Rancho, NM $103
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services · Espanola, NM $105
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Where ct chest costs vary in New Mexico
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Cheapest CT Chest Providers in New Mexico
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $282 | -$000 |
| 2 | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Albuquerque, NM | $103 | -$107 |
| 3 | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Rio Rancho, NM | $103 | -$107 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $285 | -$000 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $286 | -$000 |
| 6 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $287 | -$000 |
| 7 | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Espanola, NM | $105 | -$105 |
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Quick take
- THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC is the lowest-cost option at $103 - $107 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $209, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $89 to $179 | $107 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 20 | $172 to $506 | $313 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 37 | $103 to $868 | $209 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico | 10 | $64 to $516 | $206 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 9 | $119 to $598 | $382 |
| Cigna | 7 | $188 to $548 | $473 |
| Aetna | 6 | $185 to $518 | $497 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Medicare in New Mexico?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for CT Chest is about $89 to $179 (typically near $107). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $21 on a $107 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does an CT Chest cost with insurance in New Mexico?
Across 20 New Mexico hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Chest average $172 to $506 per hospital, with a median near $313. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an CT Chest cost without insurance in New Mexico?
Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Chest at 37 New Mexico hospitals range from $103 to $868, with a median of $209. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico negotiated rates for CT Chest at 10 New Mexico hospitals range from $64 to $516, with a median near $206. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does an CT Chest cost with UnitedHealthcare in New Mexico?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for CT Chest at 9 New Mexico hospitals range from $119 to $598, with a median near $382. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Cigna in New Mexico?
Cigna negotiated rates for CT Chest at 7 New Mexico hospitals range from $188 to $548, with a median near $473. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Aetna in New Mexico?
Aetna negotiated rates for CT Chest at 6 New Mexico hospitals range from $185 to $518, with a median near $497. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for ct chest
The same ct chest bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $87–$3,628
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $162–$2,358
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- technical_component $169–$353
- professional_interpretation $87–$232
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Lovelace Health System cover most of the Albuquerque market, which is New Mexico's primary commercial hub. Significant portions of the state's population are served by Indian Health Service facilities and critical access hospitals with different pricing and billing structures than commercial hospitals. Prices in Albuquerque are generally moderate by Southwest standards. CT chest pricing is almost entirely driven by site of service - the identical scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital outpatient department than at an independent imaging center. Most commercial payers reimburse at the same negotiated rate regardless of setting, so choosing an independent imaging center captures the full savings without sacrificing clinical quality. For non-urgent scans, calling ahead to compare cash prices across freestanding centers is the single most effective cost lever.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (5) report prices above $889, including Kindred Hospital Albuquerque at $2,358, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $179 versus $227 inpatient (about 1.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$300 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$60 |
| Out-of-network provider | $660+ |
Frequently asked questions: CT Chest costs in New Mexico
How much does a CT Chest cost in New Mexico?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $86, with most facilities between $62 and $103 (based on 33 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $100 to $8,845 across all 31 New Mexico hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a CT Chest in New Mexico?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our New Mexico data is University of New Mexico Hospital | UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center - A Campus of UNM Hospital in Albuquerque at about $87. By metro, Albuquerque has the lowest median ($164). Independent imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a CT Chest so much cheaper at some New Mexico hospitals?
Prices vary up to 88.5× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Mexico, the median cash (self-pay) price is $209 versus a median negotiated rate of $313 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a CT Chest in New Mexico?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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What matters before you schedule
Imaging center vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same ct chest - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
With vs. without contrast
Which type your doctor orders for this ct chest changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard ct chest with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.
This is shoppable
CT Chest is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for ct chest before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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