CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $5,195
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,223
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Carlsbad Medical Center is $5,195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,223. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,223

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,195

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: $3,223 (81%)
Insurance Median: $5,195 (130%)
Cash: $3,223 (81% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,195 (130% 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
Veterans Eval Services $494 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,023 - $29,093 51%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,023 - $3,526 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2,230 - $17,636 56%
Self Pay $3,223 81%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $3,876 97%
Tricare $3,876 97%
Medicare (plans) $4,085 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $4,085 102%
Presbyterian $4,085 - $23,289 102%
Node Va $4,151 104%
Triwest $4,151 104%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $4,289 107%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4,289 107%
Us Department Of Labor $5,189 130%
Wexford Health $5,189 130%
Work Comp Nm $5,200 130%
Node Molina Health Exchange $11,333 283%
Capstar $13,842 346%
Eddy County Detention $15,000 375%
Cigna $16,113 - $27,005 403%
Nm Health Connection $16,605 415%
Zelis $20,302 - $27,069 508%
Omni Network $20,946 524%
Choice Care $22,558 564%
Ccn First Health $25,780 644%
Healthsmart $26,102 - $27,714 653%
Aetna $27,069 677%
Multiplan $27,069 677%
Medical Control Inc $29,969 749%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals