CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $4,443
Cash Discount Price: $5,741
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $4,443. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,741. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,741

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,443

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: $5,741 (144%)

Insurance Median: $4,443 (111%)

Cash: $5,741 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,443 (111% 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 ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$272 - $6,128	7%
Wellpoint	$405 - $4,443	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,000 - $5,671	25%
Aetna	$1,095 - $6,118	27%
Fidelis Care	$1,178 - $4,443	29%
Amerihealth	$2,577 - $3,532	64%
First Health	$4,419	110%
Clover Health	$4,443	111%
Humana	$4,443	111%
Cigna	$4,545 - $4,737	114%
Wellcare	$8,842	221%
Emblem Health	$9,331	233%

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 $5,741.
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 Robert Wood Johnson University 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.