Hospital Price Transparency
Alta Vista Regional Hospital is dedicated to empowering our patients, in collaboration with their care team, to make informed decisions about their healthcare. This commitment includes providing clarity on the cost of care and ensuring patients are aware of any financial assistance options available to them. Together, we strive to deliver compassionate, accessible, and transparent care for every member of our community.
Price Estimation Tool
At Alta Vista Regional Hospital, we are committed to helping patients understand their healthcare costs. Our online tool provides estimates for out-of-pocket costs for common medical procedures and tests based on your insurance information or self-pay status.
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Healthcare costs can be confusing, and we’re here to help. For further assistance, contact our Patient Financial Care team at 505-426-3602. Please note, the online tool provides estimates and does not guarantee total costs. Be sure to review the disclaimers before use.
Disclosure Notice Against Surprise Billing
“Surprise billing” is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you can’t control who is involved in your care — like when you have an emergency or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider. Out-of-network providers may be permitted to bill you for the difference between what your plan agreed to pay and the full amount charged for a service. This is called “balance billing.”
If you think you’ve received an unexpected “surprise balance bill,” read the entire Surprise Billing Disclosure Notice. You can also use the following resources to assist you with your case.
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The federal & NMHA (New Mexico Hospital Association) phone number for information & complaints is (505) 343-0010.
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Visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website for more information about your rights under federal law.
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Visit the New Mexico Hospital Association website for more information about your rights.
Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, as added by the No Surprises Act, healthcare providers and facilities are required to inform uninsured (or self-pay) individuals of their right to receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of expected charges. Providers must prominently display written notices on their websites, in their offices, and upon request, informing individuals of this right."
— Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), "No Surprises Act: Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II," 86 Fed. Reg. 55980 (Oct. 7, 2021), and CMS Guidance Document (December 2021)
CMS NSA GFE Guidance PDF Link
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