CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $5,759
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Good Samaritan Hospital is $5,759. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,759

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%)

Insurance Median: $5,759 (144%)

Ins. Median: $5,759 (144% 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
Physicians Medical Group	$57 - $93	1%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $7,323	2%
Santa Clara Family Health Plan	$2,950	74%
Multiplan	$3,250	81%
Bright Health	$4,829	121%
Cigna	$5,304 - $5,788	133%
Medcare Partners	$5,759	144%
Aetna	$6,860 - $17,393	171%
United	$9,414	235%
Blue Shield	$11,089	277%

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 $X.
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 Good Samaritan Hospital 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.