CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $1,183
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $1,183. 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 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,183

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: $1,183 (30%)
Ins. Median: $1,183 (30% 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 $280 - $1,595 7%
Texaschildrens $311 - $355 8%
Tricare $370 - $435 9%
Vacare $370 - $435 9%
Medicare (plans) $522 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $744 - $829 19%
Aetna $802 - $1,294 20%
Cigna $821 - $1,937 21%
Humana $1,367 - $1,892 34%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $1,686 42%
Beijingst.Lucia $1,709 43%
Embassyofqatar $1,709 43%
Memorialhermannhealth $1,709 43%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $1,823 46%
Interlink_Cancercare $1,823 46%
Saudiarmedforces $1,823 46%
Uae_Medical $1,823 46%
Uaepoliceattache $1,823 46%
Healthsmart $1,937 48%
Vantage $1,937 48%
Multiplan $2,123 53%
Phcs $2,123 53%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL