Central Desert Behavioral Health hospital prices. From its own published file.
Central Desert Behavioral Health hospital in Albuquerque, NV publishes its standard charges as required by federal rule. Here's what it lists for common services, and how to check your bill against it.
482prices published
Jan 2026file last updated
$158cash price for ekg tracing (list $291)
Common services
| Service | Cash price | Insurers pay |
|---|---|---|
Comprehensive metabolic panel80053 | $28.74 | $28.74–$28.74 |
Basic metabolic panel80048 | $23.02 | $23.02–$23.02 |
Complete blood count (CBC)85025 | $21.16 | $21.16–$21.16 |
Blood draw (venipuncture)36415 | $6.00 | $6.00–$6.00 |
Urinalysis81001 | $8.62 | $8.62–$8.62 |
Troponin (heart test)84484 | $26.76 | $26.76–$26.76 |
EKG tracing93005 | $158 | $158–$425 |
Ultrasound, abdomen76700 | $315 | $315–$315 |
Cash price: the discounted price for self-pay patients. List price: the hospital's gross charge. Insurers pay: the lowest and highest rates it lists for insurance plans. Source: Central Desert Behavioral Health hospital price transparency page.
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