Vein ablation cost in Albuquerque, NM — inpatient
In Albuquerque, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for vein ablation, radiofrequency, first vein as an inpatient: from $3,383.10 to $3,383.10, with a median of $3,383.10. Across New Mexico, the median is $3,639.05 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 36475, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque, NM · (505) 727-8000 Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | $3,383.10 | $11,277.00 | $2,277.95–$9,127.00 | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,383.10, median $3,383.10, highest $3,383.10.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $3,639.05 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
Radiofrequency ablation closes a leaking leg vein with heat, to treat varicose veins.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.