Breast biopsy, stereotactic cost in New Mexico
In New Mexico, 5 hospitals publish a cash price for breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram (stereotactic), with marker clip, first lesion: from $807.66 to $3,519.40, with a median of $3,007.00. The lowest price is at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (Roswell). The highest price is 4.4× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 19081. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 27, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in New Mexico, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico Medical Center one side lowest Roswell · Roswell, NM MG Breast Biopsy w Loc w Stereo 1 Lsn Lt | $807.66 | $3,846.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Los Alamos Medical Center Los Alamos · Albuquerque, NM Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance | $902.95 | $1,504.92 | — source file |
| San Juan Regional Medical Center Farmington · Farmington, NM Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using X-ray with needle, first growth | $3,007.00 | $6,014.00 | Jun 9, 2026 source file |
| Artesia General Hospital Artesia · Carlsbad-Artesia, NM BX BREAST W/DEV 1ST LESION STEREOTACT GD | $3,395.40 | $5,659.00 | Feb 20, 2026 source file |
| Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces · Las Cruces, NM Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance | $3,519.40 | $5,865.66 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 1 | $902.95 | $902.95 |
| Carlsbad-Artesia, NM | 1 | $3,395.40 | $3,395.40 |
| Farmington, NM | 1 | $3,007.00 | $3,007.00 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 1 | $3,519.40 | $3,519.40 |
| Roswell, NM | 1 | $807.66 | $807.66 |
What it is
This code covers a breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram images, including placing a tiny marker clip at the biopsy site.
What the price covers
The price covers the biopsy, imaging guidance and marker clip. The lab exam of the tissue is billed separately.
Breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram (stereotactic), with marker clip, first lesion in other states
- Alabama$2,697.21
- Alaska$3,208.06
- Arizona$4,517.30
- Arkansas$1,353.03
- California$4,213.53
- Colorado$9,845.18
- Connecticut$5,360.57
- Delaware$3,733.80
- District of Columbia$2,946.11
- Florida$3,608.01
- Georgia$2,731.00
- Hawaii$2,789.25
- Idaho$4,347.00
- Illinois$2,886.00
- Indiana$2,261.11
- Iowa$2,909.26
- Kansas$2,199.54
- Kentucky$2,169.24
- Louisiana$1,220.89
- Maine$2,377.90
- Maryland$857.00
- Massachusetts$2,391.20
- Michigan$2,271.01
- Minnesota$1,696.86
- Mississippi$1,757.84
- Missouri$2,772.94
- Montana$2,151.05
- Nebraska$2,385.00
- Nevada$1,796.00
- New Hampshire$2,912.48
- New Jersey$2,187.75
- New York$2,900.13
- North Carolina$3,075.90
- North Dakota$2,836.80
- Ohio$3,890.90
- Oklahoma$1,896.97
- Oregon$3,976.30
- Pennsylvania$3,554.13
- Puerto Rico$1,000.00
- Rhode Island$4,454.00
- South Carolina$4,023.50
- South Dakota$2,172.00
- Tennessee$1,502.34
- Texas$3,497.40
- Utah$2,935.00
- Vermont$2,893.63
- Virginia$2,579.50
- Washington$3,270.50
- West Virginia$2,569.50
- Wisconsin$1,814.96
- Wyoming$3,636.10
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.