Breast lump removal cost in Carlsbad, NM — inpatient
In Carlsbad-Artesia, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for removal of a breast lump, open surgery as an inpatient: from $927.60 to $927.60, with a median of $927.60. Across New Mexico, the median is $5,990.73 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 19120, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 20, 2026 and Feb 20, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM · (575) 748-3333 EXC CYST/ABRRNT BREAST TISS OPEN 1/> LES | $927.60 | $1,546.00 | $422.06–$1,468.70 | 40% | Feb 20, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $927.60, median $927.60, highest $927.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $2,075.06 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This is open surgery to remove a breast lump, such as a cyst, fibroadenoma or other growth, through a cut in the skin. It covers removing one or more lesions in the same breast and is done for both women and men.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon's fee, anesthesia and the pathologist's exam of the removed tissue are usually billed separately.