Back problems (no surgery) in New Mexico
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$28,618typical hospital bill
$7,486typical amount paid
$6,026–$13,231range paid across 5 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,618 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC | Las Cruces | 14 | $12,457 | $6,026 | |
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 12 | $47,718 | $7,482 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 23 | $21,660 | $7,486 | |
| Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | Santa Fe | 15 | $28,618 | $10,259 | |
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 17 | $30,919 | $13,231 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.