CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $460
Cash Discount Price: $1,181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home is $460. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 South Clark Street, Carroll, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$460

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: $1,181 (30%)

Insurance Median: $460 (11%)

Cash: $1,181 (30% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $460 (11% 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
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$77 - $898	2%
Aetna	$344 - $860	9%
Humana	$344 - $1,266	9%
Medica Mcr - All Plans	$344 - $364	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$344 - $770	9%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$344 - $364	9%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv	$344 - $364	9%
Ia Total Care Mcr	$354 - $375	9%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$392 - $1,489	10%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Other Plans	$392 - $1,489	10%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$399 - $1,519	10%
Ia Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$447 - $474	11%
Wellmark Hmo	$756 - $2,398	19%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$890 - $2,638	22%

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 $1,181.
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 St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home 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.