CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $3,516
Cash Discount Price: $2,162
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is $3,516. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,162. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,162

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,516

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: $2,162 (54%)

Insurance Median: $3,516 (88%)

Cash: $2,162 (54% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,516 (88% 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
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$550	14%
Humana	$550	14%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$550	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$550 - $8,761	14%
Aetna	$567 - $3,516	14%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$567	14%
Tricare	$1,379 - $1,455	34%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$2,621	66%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,824	71%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$3,449	86%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$3,449	86%
Cigna	$3,454	86%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$3,516	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,516 - $5,384	88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$3,516	88%
Medicare (plans)	$3,516	88%
Ochsner Health Plan	$3,516	88%
First Health Network	$3,679	92%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$3,771	94%
Usa Managed Care Network	$3,909	98%
Zelis	$9,497	237%

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 $2,162.
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 Leonard J Chabert 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.