Vaccine administration (each additional) Cost

Vaccine administration (each additional) is a hospital service. Prices are from 2094 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$41median cash price · 2094 hospitals, 52 statestypically $15–$126 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.5× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$74
Cash / self-pay
$41
Insurer-negotiated
$37
Medicare pays
$16
$15$126
Median cash $41  ·  Medicare $16  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $41 — about 2.5× the Medicare rate ($16). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($32).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $74 list price could save about $34 (45%).

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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
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $6 $15 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $6 $9 ★ 2/5 162 min 15.3%
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $7 $22 — 128 min 15.4%
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $7 $10 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $7 $10 — 222 min 15.5%
Bridgton Hospital Bridgton, ME $7 — ★ 3/5 118 min 15.3%
Mitchell County Hospital District Colorado City, TX $7 $8 — 47 min 14.8%
Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA $7 $5 ★ 1/5 293 min 15.3%
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $7 $17 ★ 4/5 212 min 14.7%
Hospital District #1 of Rice County Lyons, KS $8 $8 — 94 min 15.1%
Richardson Medical Center Rayville, LA $8 $8 — 57 min 15.1%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $8 $10 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $8 $14 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $8 $14 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO $8 $17 ★ 3/5 211 min 14.5%
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $8 $17 — 92 min 15.2%
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $8 $17 ★ 4/5 172 min 15.4%
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Harrison, AR $8 $15 ★ 2/5 146 min 15.1%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $8 $15 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $8 $19 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Bay Saint Louis, MS $8 $13 ★ 3/5 149 min 16.1%
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Houma, LA $8 $15 ★ 3/5 128 min 14.8%
North Canyon Medical Center Gooding, ID $8 $8 — 111 min 14.9%
West Holt Memorial Hospital Atkinson, NE $8 $12 — 110 min 15.0%
Frio Regional Hospital Pearsall, TX $8 $10 — 125 min 15.1%

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 June 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 Vaccine administration (each additional)

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: $41; Medicare pays $16.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 251
$13
$5 – $35
UPMC Health Plan 65
$13
$0 – $63
Univera 16
$13
$12 – $16
Medicare 248
$15
$12 – $39
EmblemHealth 45
$16
$6 – $94
Priority Health 51
$16
$8 – $39
Centene / Ambetter 496
$17
$6 – $60
Molina Healthcare 319
$17
$10 – $76
Highmark 95
$17
$12 – $62
Tricare / VA 236
$18
$12 – $104
Independent Health 25
$18
$10 – $22
Anthem 388
$18
$8 – $74
UCare 66
$21
$11 – $62
Humana 622
$21
$10 – $97
MVP Health Care 73
$21
$12 – $63
Geisinger 42
$25
$10 – $127
Devoted Health 51
$27
$14 – $51
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1015
$29
$12 – $78
Oscar Health 157
$31
$19 – $73
AmeriHealth 151
$31
$8 – $86
Sanford Health Plan 69
$31
$15 – $63
HealthPartners 205
$31
$13 – $75
Harvard Pilgrim 40
$34
$16 – $73
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 117
$35
$20 – $142
Medica 223
$35
$12 – $70
Security Health Plan 53
$35
$14 – $46
Healthcare Highways 48
$36
$19 – $100
UnitedHealthcare 1200
$37
$12 – $118
SelectHealth 35
$38
$13 – $89
AvMed 53
$42
$19 – $135
Aetna 1104
$43
$12 – $133
Amerigroup 102
$45
$12 – $86
Cigna 943
$47
$14 – $117
Health Net 256
$49
$16 – $167
Coventry 120
$51
$15 – $115
Kaiser Permanente 150
$60
$12 – $129
MultiPlan / PHCS network 826
$61
$20 – $186
Bright Health 32
$63
$24 – $102

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$14
Arizona$15
New Mexico$15
Connecticut$21
Vermont$21
Arkansas$23

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDHouston, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CANashville, TNOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHEl Paso, TXFort Worth, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

CaliforniaTexasOhioWisconsinPennsylvaniaIllinoisNew YorkFloridaMinnesotaNorth CarolinaMichiganGeorgiaTennesseeMissouriIowaColoradoLouisianaNebraskaKentuckyOklahomaIndianaVirginiaNew JerseyArizonaWashingtonKansasSouth DakotaMassachusettsWest VirginiaAlabamaArkansasSouth CarolinaMarylandMaineMississippiMontanaIdahoOregonNorth DakotaConnecticutNevadaNew HampshireNew MexicoUtahWyomingHawaiiPuerto RicoVermontDelawareRhode IslandAlaskaWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2094 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $41, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $74, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $37, a Medicare rate of about $16. Most cash prices fall between $15 and $126 — 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 Vaccine administration (each additional) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2094 US hospitals is $41. Most hospitals fall between $15 and $126. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Vaccine administration (each additional)?
Medicare pays about $16. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Vaccine administration (each additional) 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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