Medical Procedure Costs in New Mexico

New Mexico medical procedure costs are generally below the national average. New Mexico has a single Medicare pricing locality.

Cost vs National Avg
-4.1%
Lower than average
Pricing Localities
1
Medicare pricing regions
Procedures Covered
7,500+
CPT codes with pricing

Procedure Costs in New Mexico

ProcedureNew Mexico
Incision & Drainage of Abscess$122
Skin Biopsy (Tangential)$90
Skin Biopsy (Punch)$114
Destruction of Skin Lesion$63
Partial Mastectomy$632
Total Hip Replacement$1,157
Total Knee Replacement$1,154
Knee Arthroscopy$505
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)$304
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) With Biopsy$393
Colonoscopy (Diagnostic)$359
Colonoscopy With Biopsy$454
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal$476
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$633
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair$422
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cyst$588
Vaginal Delivery (Global)$2,233
Cesarean Delivery (Global)$2,505
Lumbar Discectomy$892
Cataract Surgery$449
MRI Brain Without Contrast$184
MRI Brain With Contrast$253
MRI Brain$298
Chest X-Ray$31
CT Chest Without Contrast$125
CT Chest With Contrast$157
MRI Cervical Spine$180
MRI Lumbar Spine$181
Shoulder X-Ray$33
MRI Shoulder$193
Knee X-Ray$32
MRI Knee$192
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Without Contrast$174
CT Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast$281
Ultrasound Abdomen$108
Ultrasound Transvaginal$110
Ultrasound Pelvis$99
Diagnostic Mammogram$147
Screening Mammogram$118
Nuclear Stress Test$398
Psychiatric Evaluation$170
Psychiatric Evaluation With Medical Services$198
Psychotherapy (45 min)$112
Psychotherapy (60 min)$164
ECG/EKG$15
Echocardiogram$185
Stress Echocardiogram$175
Carotid Ultrasound$176
Laser Treatment for Skin$129
Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise)$28
Physical Therapy (Manual Therapy)$27
PT Evaluation (Low Complexity)$94
PT Evaluation (Moderate Complexity)$94
Office Visit (New, Low)$114
Office Visit (New, Moderate-High)$172
Office Visit (New, High)$230
Office Visit (Established, Moderate)$92
Office Visit (Established, Moderate-High)$131
Office Visit (Established, High)$186

Prices shown are Medicare office (non-facility) rates. Click any procedure for full details including hospital rates and savings tips.

Understanding Medical Costs in New Mexico

Medical procedure costs in New Mexico are determined by Medicare's Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs), which account for differences in physician work, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance across regions.

The prices listed above represent Medicare reimbursement rates, which serve as a baseline for what healthcare costs in New Mexico. Private insurance companies typically negotiate rates between 130% and 200% of these Medicare amounts. If you are paying out of pocket, many providers in New Mexico offer cash discounts of 20% to 40% off their standard charges.

For the most accurate pricing, enter your ZIP code on any procedure page to see costs adjusted for your specific locality within New Mexico.

Ways to Save on Medical Costs in New Mexico

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Data source: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS PPRRVU26B, released March 2026). Conversion factor: $33.4009. Prices shown are Medicare allowed amounts and may not reflect actual charges. Private insurance and self-pay estimates are approximations.