CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Richland Hospital

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 19120
Insurance Median: $422
Cash Discount Price: $2,378
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Richland Hospital is $422. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,378. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 E Second St, Richland Center, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,378

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$422

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: $2,378 (59%)

Insurance Median: $422 (11%)

Cash: $2,378 (59% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $422 (11% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$306 - $2,526	8%
Care Wisconsin	$306 - $422	8%
Dean Health Plan	$306 - $3,548	8%
Health Tradition	$306 - $2,823	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$306 - $2,378	8%
Security Health	$367	9%
Group Health Coop Of Eau Claire	$380 - $422	9%
Humana	$422	11%
Quartz	$422 - $3,798	11%
Aetna	$2,526	63%
Cigna	$2,526	63%
Employer Health Care Alliance	$2,526	63%

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 $2,378.
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 Richland Hospital 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.