Lumpectomy (breast) Cost by Hospital

Lumpectomy (breast) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1555 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,923median cash price · 1555 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,051–$13,846 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,534
Cash / self-pay
$3,923
Insurer-negotiated
$4,747
Medicare pays
$750
$1,051$13,846
Median cash $3,923  ·  Medicare $750  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,923 — about 5.2× the Medicare rate ($750). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,500).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,534 list price could save about $1,612 (29%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $596 $861 ★ 3/5 208 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $600 $613 ★ 2/5 199 min —
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven Brookhaven, MS $689 $4,857 ★ 3/5 140 min —
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Sainte Genevieve, MO $708 $708 ★ 4/5 103 min —
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $753 $847 ★ 3/5 168 min —
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $767 $1,190 ★ 4/5 125 min —
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $767 $1,190 ★ 3/5 168 min —
Boulder Community Health Boulder, CO $775 $1,256 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Community Hospital, Onaga and St Marys Campus Onaga, KS $778 $1,017 — 136 min —
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Grove Hill, AL $784 $3,614 — 166 min —
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr Marshall, MN $834 $1,420 — 126 min —
Marshall County Healthcare Center-CAH Britton, SD $834 $1,420 — 105 min —
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc Angola, IN $840 $806 ★ 3/5 171 min —
Pratt Regional Medical Center Pratt, KS $847 $1,650 ★ 4/5 100 min —
Margaret Mary Community Hospital Inc Batesville, IN $855 $814 — 132 min —
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $857 — ★ 3/5 127 min —
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $857 — ★ 2/5 136 min —
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $861 — — 79 min —
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $863 $309 — — —
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $870 — — 102 min —
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $870 — ★ 1/5 119 min —
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $871 — ★ 4/5 169 min —
Mon Health Medical Center Morgantown, WV $882 $888 ★ 4/5 185 min —
Mon Health Marion Whitehall, WV $882 $888 — 86 min —
Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo, MI $887 $3,735 ★ 4/5 235 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Lumpectomy (breast)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $3,923; Medicare pays $750.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 169
$213
$28 – $1,451
Medicare 290
$325
$52 – $1,992
Tricare / VA 208
$437
$55 – $5,011
Highmark 98
$487
$60 – $6,784
Univera 12
$542
$89 – $962
Health Net 145
$563
$60 – $8,549
Blue Cross Blue Shield 842
$623
$74 – $9,948
Sanford Health Plan 32
$759
$232 – $6,263
Independent Health 21
$767
$270 – $2,406
MVP Health Care 53
$776
$232 – $7,717
Anthem 398
$799
$78 – $10,218
Kaiser Permanente 155
$814
$61 – $9,537
Geisinger 38
$861
$319 – $6,343
AmeriHealth 135
$861
$232 – $7,545
Centene / Ambetter 560
$949
$54 – $6,647
Molina Healthcare 430
$964
$74 – $6,243
Priority Health 39
$1,091
$232 – $4,452
HealthPartners 113
$1,186
$139 – $6,243
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 51
$1,272
$563 – $6,698
Coventry 64
$1,289
$163 – $6,639
MultiPlan / PHCS network 273
$1,451
$135 – $8,569
UCare 42
$1,549
$441 – $6,599
Amerigroup 117
$1,845
$615 – $4,130
Security Health Plan 29
$1,862
$319 – $7,312
Medica 73
$2,005
$464 – $5,081
Harvard Pilgrim 27
$2,275
$319 – $6,840
UPMC Health Plan 68
$2,902
$405 – $10,556
Bright Health 38
$3,280
$1,257 – $5,281
Humana 673
$3,398
$177 – $9,251
UnitedHealthcare 1015
$3,664
$375 – $11,732
Aetna 899
$3,730
$319 – $11,422
SelectHealth 32
$3,868
$612 – $9,251
Devoted Health 114
$4,212
$1,053 – $7,004
Healthcare Highways 33
$5,524
$3,041 – $8,398
EmblemHealth 58
$5,854
$510 – $30,889
Cigna 710
$6,016
$665 – $14,857
Oscar Health 157
$6,405
$1,169 – $12,517
AvMed 34
$14,310
$427 – $26,390

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$863
Kentucky$1,133
Vermont$1,216
North Dakota$1,276
West Virginia$1,392
New Hampshire$1,493

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Kerry-Ann Mcdonald, M.D.Surgical OncologyBoca Raton, FL118
Alexander Swistel, M.D.General SurgeryNew York, NY105
Sharla Patterson, MDGeneral SurgeryNaples, FL104
Jerri Fant, MDSurgical OncologyNorth Little Rock, AR98
Pamela Wright, M.D.General SurgeryBethesda, MD97
Stephanie Byrum, MDGeneral SurgeryGilbert, AZ97
John Droesch, M.D.General SurgeryRichland, WA93
Michele GaddSurgical OncologyBoston, MA92
Alexandra Heerdt, MDGeneral SurgeryNew York, NY90
Suniti Nimbkar, M.D.General SurgerySouth Weymouth, MA88
Rachel Jendro, DO, FACOSSurgical OncologyLincoln, NE86
Michelle Specht, MDSurgical OncologyBoston, MA85

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Does Medicare cover Lumpectomy (breast)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Lumpectomy (breast). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $750. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $150 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1555 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,923, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,534, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $4,747, a Medicare rate of about $750. Most cash prices fall between $1,051 and $13,846 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lumpectomy (breast) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1555 US hospitals is $3,923. Most hospitals fall between $1,051 and $13,846. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Lumpectomy (breast)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $750). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Lumpectomy (breast)?
Medicare pays about $750. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Lumpectomy (breast) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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