Ultrasound Cost in New Mexico (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ultrasound cost in New Mexico?
The same ultrasound in New Mexico might cost you $70 at one facility and $203 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 30 reporting hospitals is $80. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
Where ultrasound costs vary in New Mexico
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Cheapest Ultrasound Providers in New Mexico
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque, NM | $65 | -$15 |
| 2 | Presbyterian Rust Medical Center | Rio Rancho, NM | $65 | -$15 |
| 3 | Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital | Albuquerque, NM | $65 | -$15 |
| 4 | ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho LLC | Rio Rancho, NM | $65 | -$15 |
| 5 | Mimbres Valley Medical Center | NM | $66 | -$14 |
| 6 | Kindred Hospital Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | $67 | -$13 |
| 7 | Union County General Hospital | Clayton, NM | $71 | -$9 |
| 8 | Socorro General Hospital | Socorro, NM | $72 | -$8 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Quick take
- Presbyterian Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $65 - $15 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 $81, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for ultrasound
The same ultrasound 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 $57–$499
- Professional fee $75–$472
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $33–$360
- Professional fee $75–$472
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. Ultrasound pricing varies more by body part and clinical indication than almost any other imaging type - an OB ultrasound, a vascular duplex study, and an abdominal ultrasound carry different CPT codes and reimbursement rates even though the equipment is the same. Independent imaging centers typically charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same study. The sonographer skill matters more than setting for diagnostic quality.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $411, including ABQ Hospital, LLC & Albuquerque ER LLC at $499, 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 $80 versus $78 inpatient, 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.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$80 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$16 |
| Out-of-network provider | $176+ |
Frequently asked questions: ultrasound costs in New Mexico
How much does an ultrasound cost in New Mexico?
Across 30 New Mexico hospitals that publish prices, an ultrasound ranges from $53 to $2,904, with a median of $80. Most facilities fall between $66 and $203. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an ultrasound in New Mexico?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our New Mexico data is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque in Ne at about $33. By metro, Rio Rancho has the lowest median ($65). 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 an ultrasound so much cheaper at some New Mexico hospitals?
Prices vary up to 54.8× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Mexico, the median cash (self-pay) price is $81 versus a median negotiated rate of $62 - about 1.3× 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 an ultrasound 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 and ambulatory surgery centers for Ultrasound
These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in New Mexico. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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ACCESS MD LLC
5057129621 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ACUTE CARE SURGERY MEDICAL GROUP OF NEW MEXICO, INC.
9164410400 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ADVANCED CARE HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO LLC
5055216400 |
LAS CRUCES, NM | Long Term Care Hospital | $132–$971 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AIA,PC
4355539345 |
CLOVIS, NM | General Acute Care Hospital | $132–$971 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALBUQUERQUE AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC
5058238545 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALBUQUERQUE ER LLC
7136600555 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | General Acute Care Hospital | $132–$971 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALBUQUERQUE SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC
7023401444 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALBUQUERQUE VAMC
7023413152 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | General Acute Care Hospital | $132–$971 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALBUQUERQUE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER
5053793389 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | General Acute Care Hospital | $132–$971 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP
5056619279 |
LOS ALAMOS, NM | General Acute Care Hospital | $132–$971 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ARROYO CHAMISO PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION
5059899635 |
SANTA FE, NM | General Acute Care Hospital | $132–$971 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BEAR CANYON ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY
5052923400 |
ALBUQUERQUE, NM | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
What matters before you schedule
ASC vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same ultrasound - 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.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this ultrasound changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.
This is shoppable
Ultrasound 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 ultrasound before you schedule.
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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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