Lovelace Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
101x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,191
86 comparable to federal rates
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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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shockwave destruction of calcified plaque in coronary artery accessed through skin using catheter | 92972 | $8,000 | $122 | +$7,878 |
| Insertion of temporary pacemaker lead in upper and lower heart chambers | 33211 | $26,602 | $146 | +$26,456 |
| HC Venous Sampling Catheter | 75893 | $5,892 | $111 | +$5,781 |
| HC Perq Dilation Xst Trc Endourologic Px W/Img | 50436 | $17,428 | $136 | +$17,292 |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 52356 | $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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