CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $10,153
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,909
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Swedish Medical Center is $10,153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,909. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,909

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10,153

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: $6,909 (173%)
Insurance Median: $10,153 (254%)
Cash: $6,909 (173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10,153 (254% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser $4,534 - $6,801 113%
Aetna $4,670 - $16,194 117%
UnitedHealthcare $4,761 - $19,232 119%
Humana $4,806 120%
Blue Shield $4,897 122%
Amerigroup $4,987 125%
Cigna $5,441 - $7,277 136%
Community Health Plan $7,254 181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8,161 - $13,366 204%
Coordinated Care $8,388 210%
Blue Shield-Ballard $10,153 - $13,619 254%
Blue Shield-First Hill $10,153 - $13,619 254%
Blue Shield-Mill Creek $10,153 - $13,619 254%
Blue Shield-Redmond $10,153 - $13,619 254%
Providence Health Plan $13,774 344%
First Choice $14,754 - $15,542 369%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals