How much does a Breast lump removal cost?
Breast lump removal · CPT 19120 · A breast lump removal (excision) surgically removes a breast mass for treatment or diagnosis.
The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Breast lump removal is about $3,242, with most between $1,123 and $4,809 ($2,688 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,473 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $4,434 — roughly 1.4× higher.
Source: medians across 2,473hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.
Breast lump removal cost — frequently asked questions
How much does a Breast lump removal cost with insurance?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Breast lump removal is about $3,242, with most falling between $1,123 and $4,809, based on published rates from 2,473 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
How much does a Breast lump removal cost without insurance?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Breast lump removal run around $2,688. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $4,434), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.
Why is my hospital Breast lump removal bill so much higher?
Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Breast lump removal run about $4,434 — roughly 1.4× the $3,242 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Breast lump removal?
Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $3,242), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Were you charged more than $3,242?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real hospital pricing data and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
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