Hospitals / NM

Lovelace Medical Center Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Most Expensive

Price Multiplier

101x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,191

86 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 101x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $10,100 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Lovelace Medical Centercharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Shockwave destruction of calcified plaque in coronary artery accessed through skin using catheter92972$8,000$122+$7,878
Insertion of temporary pacemaker lead in upper and lower heart chambers33211$26,602$146+$26,456
HC Venous Sampling Catheter75893$5,892$111+$5,781
HC Perq Dilation Xst Trc Endourologic Px W/Img50436$17,428$136+$17,292
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope|BILATERAL PROCEDURE52356$43,045$365+$42,680

About Lovelace Medical Center Pricing

Lovelace Medical Center in , NM charges 101x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 86procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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