CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $5,994
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is $5,994. 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 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1514 Vernon Road, Lagrange, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,994

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: $5,994 (150%)

Ins. Median: $5,994 (150% 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
Alliant Health Plan	$1,937	48%
Aetna	$3,853 - $5,809	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,930 - $14,993	98%
Cigna	$4,046 - $4,220	101%
Clover	$4,123	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,179	154%
Oscar Healthplan	$6,550	164%
Ambetter / Centene	$6,781	170%
Peachstate	$7,128	178%
Caresource	$7,552	189%

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 Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center 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.