CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $3,632
Cash Discount Price: $3,926
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is $3,632. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,926. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,926

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,632

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: $3,926 (98%)

Insurance Median: $3,632 (91%)

Cash: $3,926 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,632 (91% 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
Aetna	$452 - $6,674	11%
Christus Exchange Health Plan	$452 - $3,632	11%
Mcr Clover Health	$452 - $3,632	11%
Mcr Texas Independence Health	$452 - $3,632	11%
Mcr Wellcare	$452 - $3,632	11%
Oscar Health Plan	$452 - $3,632	11%
Va Triwest Health Alliance	$452 - $3,632	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,246 - $4,255	81%
Superior Hlth Plan Mmcd	$3,534	88%
Healthcare Highways	$5,889	147%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,889	147%
Humana	$6,674	167%
Cigna	$7,067	177%
Texas Mutual Insurance Co	$7,067	177%

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 $3,926.
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 Guadalupe Regional Medical 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.