CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $8,690
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center is $8,690. 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 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8,690

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: $8,690 (217%)
Ins. Median: $8,690 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,692 - $7,344 142%
Aetna $6,461 162%
UnitedHealthcare $7,640 - $8,384 191%
Common Ground $8,181 205%
Aurora Caregiver $8,450 211%
Quartz One $8,690 217%
Everpointe Elite $9,244 231%
Cigna $9,600 240%
Hs Technology $10,017 250%
Quartz Group $10,170 254%
Molina Exchange $10,418 260%
Wisconsin Physician Service $11,451 - $12,054 286%
Centivo $11,473 287%
Health Payment Systems $12,100 302%
Trilogy $13,453 336%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals