CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Community First Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $1,839
Cash Discount Price: $2,380
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Community First Medical Center is $1,839. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,380. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,380

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,839

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: $2,380 (59%)

Insurance Median: $1,839 (46%)

Cash: $2,380 (59% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,839 (46% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,299 - $4,196	32%
Aetna	$1,428 - $4,759	36%
Cigna	$1,509 - $2,713	38%
Beacon Mcaid Op Only	$1,670	42%
Cchhs Mcaid	$1,670	42%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans	$1,670	42%
Harmony Mcaid	$1,670	42%
Meridian Mcaid	$1,670	42%
Molina Mcaid	$1,670	42%
Humana	$2,009 - $4,196	50%
Beacon Mcr Op Only - All Other Plans	$4,196	105%
Harmony Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$4,196	105%
Meridian Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$4,196	105%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans	$4,196	105%
Molina Mcr Adv	$4,196	105%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$4,196	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,215	105%

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 $2,380.
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 Community First 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.