CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $481
  • Cash Discount Price: $737
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is $481. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $737. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$737

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$481

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: $737 (18%)
Insurance Median: $481 (12%)
Cash: $737 (18% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $481 (12% 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
Crime Victims [100176] $184 - $484 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $184 - $590 5%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $184 - $484 5%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $184 - $484 5%
Medicaid / KanCare $184 - $496 5%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $184 - $484 5%
Amerigroup [350102] $184 - $484 5%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $184 - $484 5%
UnitedHealthcare $280 - $545 7%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $343 - $748 9%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $343 - $428 9%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $359 - $496 9%
Beacon Essential [350122] $359 - $479 9%
Medicare (plans) $393 - $521 10%
Tricare $399 - $496 10%
Champ VA [700002] $399 - $496 10%
Cigna $399 - $720 10%
Fallon Health [450115] $399 - $496 10%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $399 - $496 10%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $399 - $496 10%
Seneca Nation [450119] $399 - $496 10%
Hospice [550001] $399 - $496 10%
Molina Essential [100167] $414 - $1,089 10%
Humana $419 - $496 10%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $419 - $521 10%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $419 - $521 10%
Aetna $419 - $496 10%
Independent Health [100165] $422 - $524 11%
Iha First Choice [800001] $422 - $524 11%
Ghi [100153] $439 - $546 11%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $439 - $596 11%
Wellcare [450129] $439 - $546 11%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $442 - $719 11%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $479 - $596 12%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $479 12%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $496 12%
No Fault [114001] $496 12%
Meritain [100063] $496 12%
Magnacare [100142] $496 12%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $508 - $616 13%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals