CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $6,737
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin is $6,737. 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 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 475 W River Woods Pkwy, Glendale, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,737

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: $6,737 (168%)

Ins. Median: $6,737 (168% 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
Children'S Community Health Plan	$2,302	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,744	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,754 - $14,481	119%
Humana	$6,689 - $6,784	167%
Network Health Plan	$14,962	374%
The Alliance	$16,897	422%

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 Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin 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.