CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $4,099
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,632
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $4,099. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,632. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,632

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,099

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: $4,632 (116%)
Insurance Median: $4,099 (102%)
Cash: $4,632 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,099 (102% 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
Partners $284 - $2,038 7%
Amerihealth Caritas $287 - $2,020 7%
Carolina Complete Health $287 - $9,263 7%
Healthy Blue $287 - $2,058 7%
Trillium $287 - $2,164 7%
UnitedHealthcare $287 - $4,706 7%
Vaya $287 - $2,079 7%
Wellcare $287 - $2,058 7%
Alliance $290 - $2,418 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $384 - $5,365 10%
Cigna $384 - $7,410 10%
Humana $392 - $7,596 10%
Aetna $397 - $6,762 10%
Ortho Carolina $480 - $4,787 12%
Molina $879 22%
Sandhills $2,043 51%
Ambetter / Centene $2,691 - $4,372 67%
Medcost $2,872 - $5,465 72%
Employers Health Network $4,094 102%
Physician Reach Out $4,632 116%
Magellan $5,558 139%
Gmmi $6,021 151%
Quik Trip $6,021 151%
Carolina Behavioral Health $6,669 - $7,410 167%
Choicecare $6,669 - $6,855 167%
First Health $7,410 - $8,151 185%
Healthgram $7,410 185%
Private Health Care Systems $7,410 - $7,596 185%
Provider Select $7,503 - $8,337 188%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $7,596 190%
Beechstreet $8,059 - $8,151 201%
Multiplan $8,337 208%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals