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CT Scan Cost in New Mexico (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan cost in New Mexico?

Expect roughly $658 to $1,158 for a ct scan in New Mexico if you're commercially insured — that range already folds in both the facility charge and the physician fee. The median reported facility price across 21 hospitals is $801. It's built from CMS fee schedules and federally mandated hospital price transparency data.

The same CT Scan that costs $103 at Covenant Hospital Hobbs in Hobbs reaches $17,693 at Lovelace Regional Hospital Roswell in Roswell — a 171.8× gap across the 21 New Mexico hospitals reporting prices. The median New Mexico price is $801. Most facilities fall between $554 and $958. There's a gap between the sticker and the real price here: a median cash quote of $801 sits above the $104 insurers negotiate — about 7.7× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill. Location within the state matters too: Albuquerque has the lowest metro median ($923) while Nm 87109 & 9310 Coors Blvd. Nw Albuquerque runs highest ($2,040) — a 2.2× difference inside New Mexico alone.

The same CT scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital than at an imaging center. Location is the biggest variable — and you can choose.

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  • ✓ Why facility type drives most of the price variation — and how to use that
  • ✓ The separate radiologist bill most patients miss (and how to verify it's in-network)
  • ✓ When contrast adds a charge — and when it's negotiable
  • ✓ The questions to ask before scheduling that can save $500–$1,500
  • ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line

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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across New Mexico hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $554
  • Median hospital: $801
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $958+

That's a 2× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in Albuquerque:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$958
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$562
Same procedure. Same week. $396 difference.

Where ct scan costs vary in New Mexico

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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Cheapest CT Scan Providers in New Mexico

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC Las Cruces, NM $133 -$668
2 Albuquerque-AMG Specialty Hospital, LLC Box #2, NM $343 -$458
3 Mimbres Valley Medical Center NM $553 -$248
4 ABQ Hospital, LLC & Albuquerque ER LLC Nm 87109 & 9310 Coors Blvd. Nw Albuquerque, NM $559 -$242
5 Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $570 -$231
6 ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho LLC Rio Rancho, NM $718 -$83
7 St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Santa Fe, NM $741 -$60
8 Lovelace UNM Rehabilition Hospital Albuquerque, NM $784 -$17

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: A small number of hospitals report very high prices above $1,644, which pulls the overall range wider than what most patients encounter. The typical range above is a better guide for planning.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $801. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$945
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$189
Out-of-network provider $2,079+

Based on a typical episode cost of $945 (facility + physician fees). Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
  • The cheapest facility can save you $698+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in New Mexico start around $554 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $554 and $990. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Covenant Hospital Hobbs in Hobbs (cash price from $103); Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo (cash price from $104); Nor-Lea District Hospital in Lovington (cash price from $125). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

How where you go changes what you pay for ct scan

The same ct scan 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.

Hospital Outpatient
$166–$4,902
  • Facility fee $103–$3,522
  • Professional fee $63–$1,380

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$196–$4,902
  • Facility fee $133–$3,522
  • Professional fee $63–$1,380

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Independent Imaging Center
$141–$895
  • technical_component $83–$555
  • professional_interpretation $58–$340

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Covenant Hospital Hobbs: $103; Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center: $104; Nor-Lea District Hospital: $125
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Los Alamos Medical Center: ~$3,149; ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL: ~$1,997

→ Choosing the right facility can save $698+ vs. the state median.

New Mexico CT Scan prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Covenant Hospital Hobbs Hobbs, NM $103 -$698 $103–$346
#2 Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Alamogordo, NM $104 -$697 $104–$327
#3 Nor-Lea District Hospital Lovington, NM $125 -$676 $125–$6,492
#4 Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC Las Cruces, NM $133 -$668 $333–$1,133
#5 Albuquerque-AMG Specialty Hospital, LLC Box #2, NM $343 -$458 $343–$491
#6 Mimbres Valley Medical Center NM $553 -$248 $1,106–$12,411
#7 ABQ Hospital, LLC & Albuquerque ER LLC Nm 87109 & 9310 Coors Blvd. Nw Albuquerque, NM $559 -$242 $1,242–$4,021
#8 Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $570 -$231 $570–$1,342
#9 ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho LLC Rio Rancho, NM $718 -$83 $718–$1,800
#10 St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Santa Fe, NM $741 -$60 $1,236–$3,801
#11 Lovelace UNM Rehabilition Hospital Albuquerque, NM $784 -$17 $2,614–$11,210
#12 Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services Gallup, NM $818 +$17 $2,728
#13 Lovelace Regional Hospital Roswell Roswell, NM $868 +$67 $2,894–$17,693
#14 Lovelace Women's Hospital Albuquerque, NM $923 +$122 $3,079–$10,701
#15 Lovelace Westside Hospital Albuquerque, NM $923 +$122 $3,079–$10,701
#16 Union County General Hospital Clayton, NM $973 +$172 $1,390–$3,557
#17 Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque, NM $996 +$195 $3,322–$10,499
#18 Guadalupe County Hospital Ste 100, NM $1,208 +$407 $1,511–$1,860
#19 Memorial Medical Center NM $1,478 +$677 $2,463–$7,260
#20 ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL Las Vegas, NM $1,997 +$1,196 $3,995–$11,247
#21 Los Alamos Medical Center NM $3,149 +$2,348 $5,248–$10,596

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Where you can save the most on ct scan in New Mexico

These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Covenant Hospital Hobbs Hobbs, NM $103 -$698
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Alamogordo, NM $104 -$697
Nor-Lea District Hospital Lovington, NM $125 -$676
Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC Las Cruces, NM $133 -$668
Albuquerque-AMG Specialty Hospital, LLC Box #2, NM $343 -$458

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive ct scan providers in New Mexico

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
Los Alamos Medical Center NM $3,149 +$2,348
ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL Las Vegas, NM $1,997 +$1,196
Memorial Medical Center NM $1,478 +$677
Guadalupe County Hospital Ste 100, NM $1,208 +$407
Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque, NM $996 +$195

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (3) report very high prices above $1,644, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.

Setting drives much of the gap in New Mexico: the median outpatient price is $843 versus $896 inpatient, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the New Mexico facilities reporting prices, 6 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $554) while 6 sit in a high-cost tier ($990 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
→ Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
→ How to read your medical bill
→ Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
→ Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
→ EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
→ How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

Compare ct scan costs in nearby states

Frequently asked questions: CT Scan costs in New Mexico

How much does a CT Scan cost in New Mexico?

Across 21 New Mexico hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan ranges from $103 to $17,693, with a median of $801. Most facilities fall between $554 and $958. 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 Scan in New Mexico?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our New Mexico data is Covenant Hospital Hobbs in Hobbs at about $103. By metro, Albuquerque has the lowest median ($923). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and 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 Scan so much cheaper at some New Mexico hospitals?

Prices vary up to 171.8× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Mexico, the median cash (self-pay) price is $801 versus a median negotiated rate of $104 — about 7.7× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 Scan 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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Other New Mexico Hospitals for CT Scan

These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in New Mexico. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ADVANCED CARE HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO LLC
5055216400 		LAS CRUCES, NM Long Term Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
AIA,PC
4355539345 		CLOVIS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ALBUQUERQUE ER LLC
7136600555 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ALBUQUERQUE VAMC
7023413152 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ALBUQUERQUE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER
5053793389 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP
5056619279 		LOS ALAMOS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ARROYO CHAMISO PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION
5059899635 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
CANONCITO COMMUNITY CLINIC
5055525385 		SAN FIDEL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER LLC
5058874100 		CARLSBAD, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO
3037157000 		AZTEC, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
CHAVES COUNTY NEW MEXICO HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
5056277000 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
COCHITI HEALTH CLINIC
5054652587 		COCHITI PUEBLO, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
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COLAB, LLC
5057982532 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Radiology Provider $141–$895 bundled est.
COVENANT HOSPITAL HOBBS
5754925000 		HOBBS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
CROWNPOINT HEALTHCARE FACILITY
5057865291 		CROWNPOINT, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
DEMING HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5055465800 		DEMING, NM Critical Access Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
DEMING HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5055465800 		DEMING, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
5057753276 		RAMAH, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
DHHS PHS NAIHS CROWNPOINT HOSPITAL
5057865291 		CROWNPOINT, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
DHHS, PHS, NAIHS, SHIPROCK HOSPITAL
5053686401 		SHIPROCK, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
DHHS,PHS,NAIHS,GALLUP INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER
5057221000 		GALLUP, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
FORT BAYARD MEDICAL CENTER
5055378749 		FORT BAYARD, NM Long Term Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5753889708 		SILVER CITY, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5755384115 		SILVER CITY, NM Critical Access Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
HEART HOSPITAL OF NEW MEXICO, LLC
5057242000 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LAS CRUCES MEDICAL CENTER LLC
5055567610 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
5756277000 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
5756253308 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
5057272805 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC
5057272001 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC
5057277805 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL
5057272123 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
LOVELESS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
5057278388 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
MESCALERO INDIAN HOSPITAL
5054644441 		MESCALERO, NM Rural Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL
5755567600 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
NEW MEXICO MEDICAL SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC
5056277000 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
NMVAHCS
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
NOR LEA GENERAL HOSPITAL
5753965059 		LOVINGTON, NM Rural Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
NOR-LEA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
5753966611 		LOVINGTON, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
NOR-LEA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
5753966611 		LOVINGTON, NM Critical Access Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PEAK MEDICAL LAS CRUCES, LLC
5755220404 		LAS CRUCES, NM Long Term Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PHC LAS CRUCES
5755324480 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PHC-LAS CRUCES INC
5755228641 		LAS CRUCES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PHC-LOS ALAMOS INC
5056624201 		LOS ALAMOS, NM Rural Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER OF SANTA FE, LLC
5054285400 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PREBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5054627416 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PRESBYTARIAN HOSPITAL
5058411234 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICE
5058411589 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5055631309 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5059235355 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5058411234 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
5057721234 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICE
5059207973 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
RAYMOND G MURPHY VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ROOSEVELT COUNTY SPECIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
5753591800 		PORTALES, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ROSWELL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5756228170 		ROSWELL, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SAN FELIPE HEALTH CLINIC
5058675485 		SAN FELIPE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SAN MIGUEL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5054263500 		LAS VEGAS, NM Critical Access Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SAN MIGUEL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
5054263500 		LAS VEGAS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SANTA CLARA HEALTH CENTER
5057539421 		ESPANOLA, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059469390 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059889821 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059469272 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SANTA FE INDIAN HOSPITAL
5059889821 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SANTO DOMINGO HEALTH CLINIC
5054653060 		SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL
5758942111 		TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM Critical Access Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
5058205202 		SANTA FE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
5059833361 		POJOAQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS INC HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
5757588883 		TAOS, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
5757588883 		TAOS, NM Critical Access Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
5052724280 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
THI OF NEW MEXICO AT ALBUQUERQUE, LLC
5058425550 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Long Term Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
TRANSITIONAL HOSPITALS CORPORATION OF NEW MEXICO, LLC
5052424444 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Long Term Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
5052720011 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
5052725595 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
5052726901 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
5052722223 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HSC
5052724161 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
5052701201 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNM HOSPITAL
5052722325 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNM HOSPITAL
5052722861 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNM SANDOVAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
5059947402 		RIO RANCHO, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNMH
5052724068 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
UNMH
5059254106 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
US DHHS CROWNPOINT HEALTHCARE FACILITY
5057865291 		CROWNPOINT, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
VA HOSPITAL PHARMACY
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
VA MEDICAL CENTER
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
VERONICA TORRES GARCIA
5057278388 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
VETERANS HOSPITAL
5052651711 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
WALMART PHARMACY
5052621915 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Long Term Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.
WILSON RADIOGRAPHIC CENTER OF ALBUQUERQUE, INC
5058835066 		ALBUQUERQUE, NM Radiology Provider $141–$895 bundled est.
ZUNI INDIAN HOSPITAL
5057824431 		ZUNI, NM General Acute Care Hospital $166–$4,902 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

Where You Get a CT Scan Matters

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.

Hospital Outpatient Department

Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for a ct scan. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Independent Imaging Center

Independent Imaging Center typically carries the lowest typical price for a ct scan. Freestanding radiology centers. Technical component billed by center; professional (radiologist read) billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Emergency Room CT Scan

A CT Scan performed in the emergency department can run 2–5× the cost of the identical scan at an outpatient or independent facility, because a hospital facility fee stacks on top. Use the ER only when the situation is medically urgent — it is not a setting where you can shop on price.

CT Scan Cost With vs Without Contrast

Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.

CT Scan Without Contrast

A standard ct scan with no contrast dye — the most common and lowest-cost version. Lower cost. Used when contrast agent not clinically needed.

CT Scan With Contrast

Uses contrast dye to highlight tissue. The dye and its administration are billed on top of the base scan. Adds contrast agent cost ($50–$200). Required for many diagnostic uses.

CT Scan With and Without Contrast

Two sets of images — before and after contrast — in one visit. It costs more than either alone because both sequences are performed and interpreted. Two-phase scan. Highest cost variant.

This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands

CT Scan is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP, Imaging Center for identical clinical outcomes.

How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.

Who performs this: CT Scan is typically performed by a Radiology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.

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The same CT scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital than at an imaging center. Location is the biggest variable — and you can choose.

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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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Published March 10, 2026 · Updated May 13, 2026

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