CMS Price Transparency Data

Breast lump removal

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: 19120 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 19120
  • Insurance Median: $776
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,880
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breast lump removal at Charleston Area Medical Center is $776. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,880. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4,000.24, this hospital’s rate is 0.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,880

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$776

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: $4,880 (122%)
Insurance Median: $776 (19%)
Cash: $4,880 (122% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $776 (19% 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.

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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 $322 - $7,771 8%
The Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc. $322 - $7,692 8%
Unicare Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc. $322 - $324 8%
Choicecare Network $491 - $7,771 12%
Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program $505 13%
Triwest Va $534 - $3,880 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $551 - $7,231 14%
Optimum Choice Inc. $551 - $4,000 14%
UnitedHealthcare $551 - $7,771 14%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc. $578 - $4,200 14%
City Of Charleston $716 - $5,948 18%
Naphcare $754 - $7,930 19%
Integrated Medical Solutions $798 - $7,137 20%
Caresource $826 - $7,930 21%
Tricare $1,098 - $4,758 27%
Three Rivers Providers Network $1,775 - $7,692 44%
Healthsmart $1,793 - $7,771 45%
Multiplan $1,793 - $7,771 45%
Cigna $1,812 - $7,375 45%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals