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 $74 at one facility and $203 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 33 reporting hospitals is $90. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in New Mexico, from hospital price files
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services · Espanola, NM $52
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services · Albuquerque, NM $52
- Kindred Hospital Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM $67
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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 Healthcare Services | Espanola, NM | $52 | -$38 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $255 | -$000 |
| 3 | Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Albuquerque, NM | $52 | -$38 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $253 | -$000 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $252 | -$000 |
| 6 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NM | $251 | -$000 |
| 7 | Kindred Hospital Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | $67 | -$23 |
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Quick take
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services is the lowest-cost option at $52 - $38 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 $92, 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) | — | $107 to $107 | $107 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 20 | $153 to $506 | $302 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 40 | $61 to $369 | $92 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico | 10 | $65 to $529 | $280 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 9 | $108 to $537 | $459 |
| Cigna | 7 | $361 to $751 | $428 |
| Aetna | 6 | $182 to $649 | $574 |
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 ultrasound cost with Medicare in New Mexico?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for ultrasound is about $107 to $107 (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 ultrasound cost with insurance in New Mexico?
Across 20 New Mexico hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for ultrasound average $153 to $506 per hospital, with a median near $302. 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 ultrasound cost without insurance in New Mexico?
Cash (self-pay) prices for ultrasound at 40 New Mexico hospitals range from $61 to $369, with a median of $92. 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 ultrasound cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico negotiated rates for ultrasound at 10 New Mexico hospitals range from $65 to $529, with a median near $280. 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 ultrasound cost with UnitedHealthcare in New Mexico?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for ultrasound at 9 New Mexico hospitals range from $108 to $537, with a median near $459. 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 ultrasound cost with Cigna in New Mexico?
Cigna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 7 New Mexico hospitals range from $361 to $751, with a median near $428. 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 ultrasound cost with Aetna in New Mexico?
Aetna negotiated rates for ultrasound at 6 New Mexico hospitals range from $182 to $649, with a median near $574. 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 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 $52–$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 (4) report prices above $404, 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 $87 versus $196 inpatient (about 2.3× 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.
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 | ~$90 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$18 |
| Out-of-network provider | $198+ |
Frequently asked questions: ultrasound costs in New Mexico
How much does an ultrasound cost in New Mexico?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $54, with most facilities between $29 and $74 (based on 36 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $52 to $2,984 across all 33 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 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 ($58). 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 an ultrasound so much cheaper at some New Mexico hospitals?
Prices vary up to 57.4× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New Mexico, the median cash (self-pay) price is $92 versus a median negotiated rate of $302 - 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 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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What matters before you schedule
Imaging center vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging 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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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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