CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $2,330
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,330
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Christ Hospital is $2,330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,330. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,330

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,330

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: $2,330 (58%)
Insurance Median: $2,330 (58%)
Cash: $2,330 (58% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,330 (58% 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
UnitedHealthcare $97 - $12,580 2%
Aetna $445 - $12,580 11%
Ambetter / Centene $445 - $3,538 11%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $445 - $12,580 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $445 - $12,580 11%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $445 - $12,580 11%
Caresource [2031] $445 - $12,580 11%
Cigna $445 - $3,883 11%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $445 - $3,538 11%
Humana $445 - $12,580 11%
Medicaid / KanCare $445 - $12,580 11%
Medical Mutual [2054] $445 - $10,424 11%
Medicare (plans) $445 - $3,538 11%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $445 - $3,538 11%
Meritain Health [2224] $445 - $3,538 11%
Tricare $445 11%
United Medical Resources [2104] $445 - $6,148 11%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $445 - $971 11%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $971 24%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $1,864 47%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $1,864 - $3,883 47%
Nalc [2178] $2,063 52%
Priority Health [2225] $2,063 52%
Geha [2168] $2,330 - $6,148 58%
Golden Rule [2161] $2,330 - $6,148 58%
Life Synch [2080] $2,330 - $8,977 58%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $2,835 71%
Allied Benefits [2163] $3,538 88%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $3,538 88%
First Health [2041] $3,538 88%
Medben [2222] $3,538 88%
Meridian [2185] $3,538 88%
Perennial [4200] $3,538 88%
Poppins Health [2299] $3,538 88%
Bccp [3079] $3,883 97%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $3,883 97%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $3,883 97%
Suburban Health [2408] $3,883 97%
Western And Southern [2076] $10,424 261%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals