CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Franciscan Health Michigan City

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $9,151
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,504
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Franciscan Health Michigan City is $9,151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,504. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,504

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9,151

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: $5,504 (138%)
Insurance Median: $9,151 (229%)
Cash: $5,504 (138% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9,151 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Mdwise [1175] $1,905 48%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,905 - $2,287 48%
Managed Health Services [1302] $1,964 49%
Medicare (plans) $4,143 104%
Workers Comp [1172] $8,285 207%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10,017 - $14,285 250%
Commercial [2001] $10,106 253%
Managed Care [2000] $10,106 253%
Unicare [1150] $14,285 357%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN 46360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals