CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Galion Community Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $3,330
Cash Discount Price: $6,355
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Galion Community Hospital is $3,330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,355. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 Portland Way South, Galion, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,355

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,330

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: $6,355 (159%)

Insurance Median: $3,330 (83%)

Cash: $6,355 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,330 (83% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerihealth	$383	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$945 - $6,237	24%
Buckeye	$945 - $4,142	24%
Caresource	$945	24%
Humana	$945 - $4,142	24%
Medicaid / KanCare	$945	24%
Molina	$945 - $4,142	24%
Ohiorise	$945	24%
United_Healthcare	$993 - $5,780	25%
Medical_Mutual	$2,542 - $5,981	64%
Medicare (plans)	$2,542 - $4,142	64%
Mount_Carmel	$2,542 - $4,142	64%
Aetna	$2,593 - $7,476	65%
Cigna	$6,464	162%

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 $6,355.
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 Galion Community 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.