CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Fairview Northland Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $1,602
Cash Discount Price: $1,298
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Fairview Northland Regional Hospital is $1,602. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,298. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 911 Northland Drive, Princeton, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,298

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,602

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: $1,298 (32%)

Insurance Median: $1,602 (40%)

Cash: $1,298 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,602 (40% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Health Partners	$279 - $8,618	7%
Itasca Medical Care	$279 - $3,812	7%
Primewest	$279 - $3,571	7%
South Country Health Alliance	$279 - $3,812	7%
Ucare	$284 - $8,759	7%
Medica	$297 - $4,040	7%
Hennepin Health	$315 - $3,857	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$318 - $3,964	8%
Sanford Health Plan	$378 - $3,812	9%
Security Health Plan	$378 - $3,703	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$378 - $4,746	9%
Wellcare	$378 - $3,812	9%
America'S Ppo	$1,573 - $1,635	39%
First Health	$1,697	42%
Multiplan	$1,760	44%
Private Healthcare Systems	$1,760	44%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$1,863	47%

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 $1,298.
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 Fairview Northland Regional Hospital 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.