CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $3,906
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center is $3,906. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,906

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%)

Insurance Median: $3,906 (98%)

Ins. Median: $3,906 (98% 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
Keystone First	$278 - $4,908	7%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$386 - $4,425	10%
Upmc Health Plan	$588 - $4,948	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$670 - $11,087	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$695	17%
Health Partners Plans	$1,670 - $4,103	42%
Qualcare	$2,691	67%
Humana	$4,023	101%
Clover Health	$4,264	107%
Elder Health	$4,827	121%
Aetna	$4,828 - $5,068	121%
Cigna	$4,867	122%
Innovage	$4,867	122%
Wtc Health Program	$5,363	134%
Oscar Health	$6,034	151%
Prime Health Services	$6,403	160%

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 $X.
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 Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center 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.