How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Socorro General Hospital?

Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, NM currently has 117 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Socorro General Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Socorro General Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 3.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 24 Beds · rural Updated: 4/1/2026

Socorro General Hospital

1202 Highway 60 West, Socorro, NM 87801 · 117 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

3.10×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +210% above the fair benchmark (3.10×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

78/100 · Corroborated

78/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 44% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic53

Peer Alignment69

Clean Billing74

Real Cash Discount100

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Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +28% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Socorro General Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures at 4.2× Medicare (median 3.03× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +28% to 3.89× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#18 of 19 in NM · 89th State Percentile#3,347 of 3,385 in U.S. · 98th National Percentile

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.91× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 44% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (69/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (58.7% AGB cap)

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Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 5.0× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 3.03× Fair BaseRate (4.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 3.89×) jump +28% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 3.03×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 8.7× Medicare (24¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

4.2× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.50× Divergence

2.1× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+28% Upper Tail

Q25 1.91× · Q50 3.03× · Q75 3.89×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

4.2× MedicareElevated

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

5.0× MedicareWatchout

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.1× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

44% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 69/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Socorro General Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 117 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$66,130	$13,413	unverified
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$50,650	$30,775	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$32,209	$19,087	unverified
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$30,949	$19,432	1.6×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$29,695	$17,936	unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$20,098	$6,109	unverified
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$15,415	$13,523	1.1×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$13,999	$2,540	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$13,110	$3,372	3.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$12,808	$8,223	1.6×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$12,791	$3,875	unverified
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$10,207	$3,446	3.0×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$10,073	$2,975	3.4×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$9,905	$3,629	2.7×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$8,894	$2,680	3.3×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$3,564	$4,030	$1,256	3.2×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$3,030	$3,710	$987	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,718	$3,718	$448	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,930	$2,930	$303	unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$2,876	$1,021	2.8×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$3,310	$2,179	$981	2.2×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	—	$1,839	$1,453	1.3×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$3,263	$1,599	$511	3.1×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,816	$1,480	$242	6.1×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,600	$1,332	$169	7.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,126	$1,277	$258	4.9×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$1,274	$855	1.5×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,235	$1,235	$498	unverified
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,130	$1,157	$343	3.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,707	$1,096	$168	6.5×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,747	$1,069	$163	6.6×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,532	$1,028	$338	3.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,236	$926	$369	2.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,411	$949	$583	1.6×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$928	$231	unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,086	$794	$167	4.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$828	$695	$160	4.3×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$802	$696	$166	4.2×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$508	$583	$134	4.4×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$569	$569	$151	3.8×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$506	$592	$166	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$467	$529	$126	4.2×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$552	$552	$181	unverified
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$433	$468	$112	4.2×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$419	$482	$130	3.7×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$6,137	$501	$322	1.6×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$447	$447	$272	1.6×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$312	$360	$132	2.7×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$253	$308	$93	3.3×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$249	$289	$92	3.1×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$253	$280	$93	3.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$252	$267	$93	2.9×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	—	$284	$148	1.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$304	$304	$64	unverified
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$290	$35	unverified
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$221	$234	$93	2.5×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$650	$231	$92	2.5×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$193	$215	$110	2.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$739	$235	$123	1.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$226	$226	$93	unverified
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$190	$190	$92	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$160	$160	$86	1.9×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$167	$167	$100	1.7×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$105	$25	4.2×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$85	$85	$35	2.4×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$81	$81	$34	2.4×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$92	$128	0.7×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$92	$395	0.2×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$104	$104	$38	unverified
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$113	$113	$51	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$840	$840	$347	2.4×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$474	$474	$116	4.1×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$326	$416	$203	2.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$279	$279	$111	2.5×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$180	$180	$39	4.6×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$146	$146	$11	13.3×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$170	$170	$56	3.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$354	$176	$140	1.3×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$139	$139	$14	9.9×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$120	$120	$27	4.4×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$176	$130	$37	3.5×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$87	$87	$14	6.2×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$98	$98	$19	5.2×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$92	$92	$18	5.1×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$97	$97	$20	4.8×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$107	$107	$7	unverified
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$73	$73	$9	8.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$88	$88	$16	5.5×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$85	$85	$25	3.4×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$104	$49	2.1×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$195	$70	$27	2.6×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$74	$74	$40	1.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$94	$94	$46	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$46	$46	$5	9.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$55	$55	$7	7.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$47	$47	$6	7.8×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$57	$57	$8	7.1×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$62	$62	$11	5.6×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$39	$39	$7	5.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$50	$50	$9	5.6×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$50	$50	$9	5.6×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$60	$60	$15	4.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$61	$61	$33	1.8×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$52	$52	$31	1.7×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$63	$48	1.3×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$73	$73	$201	0.4×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$36	$36	$3	unverified
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$46	$46	$5	unverified
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$57	$57	$5	unverified
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$22	$22	$5	4.4×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$27	$27	$10	2.7×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$43	$43	$38	1.1×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$25	$25	$86	0.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$46	$46	$4	unverified
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$19	$19	$4	unverified
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$34	$34	$5	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$18	$18	$3	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 117 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 58.7%

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CMS CCN: 321301

CPT 27130

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Fair BaseRate™ $13,413

Medicare Rate $13,117

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Insurer Median $66,130

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Socorro General Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $93,164 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $93,164

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (58.7% of gross = $93,164).

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Socorro General Hospital's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$145,299 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $13,413 Fair BaseRate ($13,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($158,712) is $145,299 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($13,413) and 12.1× the $13,117 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (58.7% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite69/100

Median ER Wait133 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare. Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Socorro General Hospital.

Price Index: 2.10× regional baseline

Quality: 55/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$47,556U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.2%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 78/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 321301

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