CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Stephens County Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $11,688
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,250
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Stephens County Hospital is $11,688. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,250. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 Hospital Drive, Toccoa, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,250

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11,688

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: $8,250 (206%)
Insurance Median: $11,688 (292%)
Cash: $8,250 (206% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11,688 (292% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 292% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 192%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup $4,421 111%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,421 - $4,553 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11,004 275%
Aetna $11,688 292%
UnitedHealthcare $12,100 302%
Cigna $12,375 309%
Caresource $13,750 344%
Medicare (plans) $13,750 344%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 163 Hospital Drive, Toccoa, GA 30577
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals