CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $2,324
Cash Discount Price: $4,626
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is $2,324. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,626. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 South 11Th Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,626

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,324

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: $4,626 (116%)

Insurance Median: $2,324 (58%)

Cash: $4,626 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,324 (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.

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
Pa Health_Wellness Chc	$225 - $1,083	6%
Medicaid / KanCare	$234 - $1,127	6%
Aetna	$328 - $9,534	8%
Keystone First	$483 - $2,324	12%
Ibc	$4,088 - $4,093	102%
Cigna	$8,500 - $10,200	212%
Upmc Commercial	$10,200	255%

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 $4,626.
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 Thomas Jefferson 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.