CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $4,000
  • Cash Discount Price: $29,514
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $4,000. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29,514. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29,514

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,000

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: $29,514 (738%)
Insurance Median: $4,000 (100%)
Cash: $29,514 (738% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,000 (100% 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.

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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
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $372 9%
Iowa Total Care $3,789 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $3,826 - $3,841 96%
Bcn Domestic $4,000 100%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $4,000 100%
Blue Care Network $4,000 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4,000 - $4,177 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $4,000 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $4,000 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $4,000 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $4,000 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $4,000 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $4,000 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $4,000 100%
Kaiser Domestic $4,000 100%
Pre-Employment $4,000 100%
Wc Domestic $4,000 100%
Aetna $4,136 103%
Medicare (plans) $4,136 - $4,305 103%
UnitedHealthcare $4,219 105%
Centivo $5,191 130%
Oscar $5,563 139%
Amish Hospital Aid $5,613 140%
Ambetter / Centene $7,090 177%
Claimdoc $8,483 212%
Nova $8,483 212%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals