MMR vaccine Cost by Hospital

MMR vaccine is a hospital service. Prices are from 1604 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$171median cash price · 1604 hospitals, 51 statestypically $59–$510 depending on the hospital
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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$288
Cash / self-pay
$171
Insurer-negotiated
$152
$59$510
Median cash $171  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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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
San Joaquin General Hospital French Camp, CA $26 $25 ★ 2/5 218 min 15.2%
Columbia Basin Hospital Ephrata, WA $27 $27 — 131 min 14.4%
St Rose Hospital Hayward, CA $27 $63 ★ 1/5 167 min 16.5%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $27 $107 ★ 4/5 110 min 14.9%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $27 $107 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.6%
Hays Medical Center Hays, KS $28 $85 ★ 3/5 114 min 14.9%
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Oneonta, NY $28 $97 ★ 3/5 123 min 15.2%
Phelps County Regional Medical Center Rolla, MO $28 $40 ★ 2/5 212 min 16.2%
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $31 $74 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
Cox Medical Center Branson Branson, MO $32 — ★ 4/5 209 min 13.7%
Stephens County Hospital Toccoa, GA $32 $74 ★ 2/5 124 min 15.3%
Chelsea Hospital Chelsea, MI $33 $38 ★ 4/5 197 min 14.6%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $35 $76 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
Piedmont Newton Hospital Covington, GA $35 $99 ★ 3/5 214 min 14.8%
Piedmont Walton Hospital Monroe, GA $35 $91 ★ 4/5 137 min 15.5%
Piedmont Hospital, Inc Atlanta, GA $35 $94 ★ 4/5 255 min 14.8%
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital Conyers, GA $35 $88 ★ 3/5 220 min 15.7%
Piedmont Henry Hospital Stockbridge, GA $35 $94 ★ 2/5 244 min 14.7%
Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA $35 $94 ★ 3/5 281 min 15.3%
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc Jasper, GA $35 $91 ★ 4/5 152 min 14.5%
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc Newnan, GA $35 $99 ★ 4/5 202 min 14.4%
Littleton Regional Healthcare Littleton, NH $35 — ★ 1/5 135 min 15.2%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $35 $105 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $37 $103 ★ 4/5 245 min 14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $37 $103 — — —

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 August 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 MMR vaccine

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: $171.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Geisinger 47
$16
$11 – $156
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 63
$43
$43 – $332
EmblemHealth 37
$45
$0 – $218
Bright Health 18
$56
$16 – $290
Molina Healthcare 245
$61
$9 – $256
AmeriHealth 147
$75
$12 – $169
UPMC Health Plan 63
$88
$13 – $207
Medicaid 170
$91
$15 – $156
Centene / Ambetter 309
$91
$10 – $223
Amerigroup 84
$92
$16 – $1,193
Univera 13
$97
$97 – $108
Anthem 313
$101
$38 – $302
Independent Health 20
$102
$91 – $102
UCare 65
$102
$70 – $186
Tricare / VA 146
$102
$52 – $496
Priority Health 33
$105
$69 – $199
Humana 379
$105
$31 – $420
Blue Cross Blue Shield 804
$107
$56 – $309
MVP Health Care 54
$108
$45 – $311
Sanford Health Plan 59
$112
$68 – $215
HealthPartners 172
$121
$45 – $289
Oscar Health 52
$121
$64 – $276
Highmark 79
$138
$89 – $156
Harvard Pilgrim 31
$139
$84 – $296
Medicare 113
$141
$51 – $224
SelectHealth 26
$141
$86 – $358
UnitedHealthcare 955
$141
$30 – $321
AvMed 42
$142
$74 – $315
Kaiser Permanente 125
$143
$49 – $368
Aetna 788
$146
$38 – $352
Security Health Plan 44
$152
$69 – $197
Coventry 100
$172
$60 – $499
Cigna 760
$178
$59 – $426
Medica 142
$189
$73 – $304
Healthcare Highways 20
$199
$73 – $426
Devoted Health 20
$206
$80 – $386
Health Net 194
$211
$86 – $548
MultiPlan / PHCS network 616
$244
$59 – $518

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
Mississippi$60
New Jersey$75
Idaho$79
Georgia$83
Iowa$107
Louisiana$109

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MONashville, TNSacramento, CABirmingham, ALBrooklyn, NYLos Angeles, CAMiami, FLSan Francisco, CAArlington, TXCincinnati, OHColorado Springs, CODenver, COEl Paso, TX

Prices by state

CaliforniaTexasFloridaOhioNew YorkWisconsinIllinoisMinnesotaPennsylvaniaMichiganTennesseeNorth CarolinaIowaColoradoGeorgiaIndianaMissouriNebraskaNew JerseyMaineWest VirginiaMarylandLouisianaKansasWashingtonSouth CarolinaMassachusettsKentuckyOklahomaAlabamaNorth DakotaArizonaVirginiaArkansasSouth DakotaUtahIdahoMontanaConnecticutOregonNew HampshireMississippiHawaiiNew MexicoWyomingNevadaVermontAlaska

Does Medicare cover MMR vaccine?

We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for MMR vaccine, so we can’t confirm coverage here — it may depend on medical necessity, the setting, or your specific plan. Check Medicare.gov or ask your provider.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1604 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $171, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $288, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $152. Most cash prices fall between $59 and $510 — 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 MMR vaccine cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1604 US hospitals is $171. Most hospitals fall between $59 and $510. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Why do MMR vaccine 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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