CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: St Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $3,903
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,902
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at St Joseph Medical Center is $3,903. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,902. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,902

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,903

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: $3,902 (98%)
Insurance Median: $3,903 (98%)
Cash: $3,902 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,903 (98% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,123 - $7,220 28%
Aetna $3,130 - $3,903 78%
Medicaid / KanCare $3,264 82%
Home State $3,721 - $6,244 93%
UnitedHealthcare $3,787 - $11,305 95%
Cigna $3,903 98%
Medicare (plans) $3,903 - $4,098 98%
Pace Kc (Swope Health Services) $3,903 98%
Tricare $3,903 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $3,903 98%
Healthy Blue $4,098 - $4,342 102%
Kansas Superior $4,098 102%
Nhc Advantage $4,293 107%
Employer Direct Healthcare $5,464 137%
6 Degrees $7,805 195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals