Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Albuquerque, NM
MS-DRG 552 · 3 hospitals in Albuquerque
Charges here run from $21,660 to $47,718 — a difference of $26,058 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical New Mexico hospital charges $28,618.
Hospitals in Albuquerque, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM |
$21,660 24% below the state average | $7,486 | 23 |
|
A
Unm Hospital
Albuquerque, NM |
$30,919 8% above the state average | $13,231 | 17 |
|
F
Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM |
$47,718 67% above the state average | $7,482 | 12 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.