CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $8,285
Cash Discount Price: $7,132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $8,285. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,285

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: $7,132 (178%)

Insurance Median: $8,285 (207%)

Cash: $7,132 (178% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8,285 (207% 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 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Mdwise [1175]	$1,905	48%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,905 - $2,287	48%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$1,964	49%
Medicare (plans)	$4,143 - $4,557	104%
Managed Care [2000]	$6,214 - $10,106	155%
Workers Comp [1172]	$8,285	207%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10,017 - $16,287	250%
Commercial [2001]	$10,106	253%
Unicare [1150]	$16,287	407%

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 $7,132.
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 Franciscan Health Indianapolis 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.