CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Highland Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $3,080
Cash Discount Price: $2,153
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Highland Hills Medical Center is $3,080. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,153. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Getwell Drive, Senatobia, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,153

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,080

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: $2,153 (54%)

Insurance Median: $3,080 (77%)

Cash: $2,153 (54% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,080 (77% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$228 - $7,700	6%
Molina_Him	$228	6%
Medicaid / KanCare	$425 - $2,729	11%
Molina_Chip	$506 - $4,121	13%
Cigna	$3,080	77%
First_Choice	$3,850	96%
Mpcn_Comm	$3,850	96%
Aetna	$4,620	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5,775	144%
Bhsg	$6,930	173%

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 $2,153.
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 Highland Hills 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.