CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: The Children's Hospital of Alabama

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $6,351
Cash Discount Price: $3,274
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at The Children's Hospital of Alabama is $6,351. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,274. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Seventh Avenue South, Birmingham, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,274

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,351

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$4,000.24

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4,000.24 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $3,274 (82%)

Insurance Median: $6,351 (159%)

Cash: $3,274 (82% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,351 (159% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4,000.24 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Tricare	$1,026	26%
Aetna	$6,351 - $8,879	159%
Behavioral Hlth Sys [100258]	$6,351 - $8,879	159%
Cigna	$6,351 - $8,879	159%
Claritev [100309]	$6,351 - $8,879	159%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,351 - $8,879	159%
Viva [100269]	$6,351 - $8,879	159%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,274.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 19120.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The Children's Hospital of Alabama is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 19120.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.