CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $4,525
  • Cash Discount Price: $987
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $4,525. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $987. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$987

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,525

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: $987 (25%)
Insurance Median: $4,525 (113%)
Cash: $987 (25% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,525 (113% 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
Humana $550 - $5,274 14%
UnitedHealthcare $550 - $13,209 14%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $561 - $842 14%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $561 - $842 14%
Aetna $567 - $5,113 14%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $567 - $850 14%
Tricare $1,379 - $5,274 34%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,824 - $4,448 71%
First Health Network $3,364 - $6,728 84%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $3,364 - $6,728 84%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $3,364 - $6,728 84%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $3,516 - $5,274 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,516 - $9,881 88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $3,516 - $5,274 88%
Medicare (plans) $3,516 - $5,274 88%
Ochsner Health Plan $3,516 - $5,274 88%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $3,543 - $7,086 89%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $3,588 - $7,176 90%
Zelis $3,588 - $7,176 90%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $3,812 - $7,624 95%
Prime Health Services Ppo $3,812 - $7,624 95%
Usa Managed Care Network $3,812 - $7,624 95%
Pace New Orleans $3,867 - $5,801 97%
Behavioral Health Systems $4,036 - $8,073 101%
Evolutions Healthcare $4,036 - $8,073 101%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $4,036 - $8,073 101%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $4,036 - $8,073 101%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $5,448 - $8,173 136%
Cigna $9,540 - $14,310 238%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals