How much does a Chest X-ray cost in New Mexico?
Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: New Mexico
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $94, with most between $79 and $162 ($245 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 New Mexico hospitals — 39% lower than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $506 (5.4× higher).
Source: medians across 10 New Mexico hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Chest X-ray (2 views) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in New Mexico — FAQs
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $94, with most between $79 and $162, based on 10 New Mexico hospitals. That's 39% lower than the national typical of $153.
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost without insurance in New Mexico?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in New Mexico run around $245. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $506), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Mexico hospital bill for a Chest X-ray (2 views) so high?
New Mexico hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $506 — roughly 5.4× the $94 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Chest X-ray (2 views) in New Mexico?
Yes. If a New Mexico hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $94), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Mexico hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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