CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Barrett Hospital & Healthcare

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $720
Cash Discount Price: $879
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Barrett Hospital & Healthcare is $720. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $879. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Mt Hwy 91 S, Dillon, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$879

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$720

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: $879 (22%)

Insurance Median: $720 (18%)

Cash: $879 (22% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $720 (18% 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
Humana	$408	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$408 - $817	10%
Allegiance - All Plans	$666	17%
Montana Health Coop - All Plans	$671	17%
First Choice - All Plans	$700	17%
Ebms - All Plans	$714	18%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Other Plans	$720	18%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$720	18%
Interwest Health Ppo Direct	$740	18%
Interwest Health Traditional	$792	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$827	21%

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 $879.
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 Barrett Hospital & Healthcare 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.