Level 2 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in New Mexico
What 8 hospitals in New Mexico charged and were paid for level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5462), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$29,722
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$6,349
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$5,058
Average per service
State rank
#33 of 44
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in New Mexico billed an average of $29,722 for level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures, about 4.7 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $6,349. That payment is 12% above the U.S. average of $5,687.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $6,349Billed $29,722
About 21¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in New Mexico billed for this service.
New Mexico hospitals: level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures
Every New Mexico hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent HospitalSanta Fe | 12 | $29,722 | $6,349 | $5,058 |
| UNM HospitalAlbuquerque | – | – | – | – |
| CHRISTUS Southern New MexicoAlamogordo | – | – | – | – |
| Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque | – | – | – | – |
| Artesia General HospitalArtesia | – | – | – | – |
| Roswell Regional HospitalRoswell | – | – | – | – |
| Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical CenterSanta Fe | – | – | – | – |
| St Joseph Rehab HospitalAlbuquerque | – | – | – | – |
Level 2 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures cost in New Mexico?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5462) at 8 hospitals in New Mexico was billed at $29,722 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $6,349, of which Medicare paid $5,058. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in New Mexico, average charges were 4.7 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.