1-hour glucose test cost in Taos, NM — inpatient
In Taos, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for glucose challenge test (1-hour glucose after a sugar drink) as an inpatient: from $19.20 to $19.20, with a median of $19.20. Across New Mexico, the median is $37.32 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82950, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM · (575) 758-8883 GLUCOSE SCREEN 1 HR OB (ACOG) | $19.20 | $24.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $19.20, median $19.20, highest $19.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $19.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The glucose challenge test measures blood sugar one hour after a sugar drink. It is the usual first screening test for gestational diabetes at 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.