Tdap (tetanus) vaccine Cost by Hospital

Tdap (tetanus) vaccine is a hospital service. Prices are from 1915 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$100median cash price · 1915 hospitals, 51 statestypically $39–$287 depending on the hospital
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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$170
Cash / self-pay
$100
Insurer-negotiated
$77
$39$287
Median cash $100  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $15 $4,620 — — —
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $16 $42 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY $16 $33 ★ 2/5 233 min —
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY $16 $29 ★ 2/5 142 min —
Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $17 $41 ★ 3/5 142 min —
Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho Andrews, TX $17 $25 — 106 min —
Ascension All Saints Hospital Racine, WI $17 $58 ★ 2/5 146 min —
Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital Houston, TX $18 $1 — — —
Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $18 $41 ★ 3/5 187 min —
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids, MN $18 $64 ★ 4/5 149 min —
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $18 $41 ★ 2/5 176 min —
Southwell Medical, a Campus of Trmc Adel, GA $18 $36 — — —
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ $18 $41 ★ 3/5 129 min —
Multicare Valley Hospital Spokane Valley, WA $18 $19 ★ 5/5 190 min —
Dundy County Hospital Benkelman, NE $19 $20 — 156 min —
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $19 $41 ★ 3/5 136 min —
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $19 $41 ★ 3/5 141 min —
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $19 — ★ 4/5 87 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ $19 $41 ★ 2/5 206 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Hamilton, NJ $19 $41 ★ 4/5 172 min —
Usa Health University Hospital Mobile, AL $20 $33 ★ 2/5 211 min —
Usa Health Children's & Women's Hospital Mobile, AL $20 $33 — — —
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA $20 — ★ 4/5 171 min —
San Joaquin General Hospital French Camp, CA $20 $16 ★ 2/5 213 min —
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $21 $48 ★ 4/5 214 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 Tdap (tetanus) 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: $100.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 81
$20
$20 – $242
Amerigroup 103
$36
$16 – $185
Independent Health 20
$38
$38 – $52
AmeriHealth 175
$38
$12 – $96
Molina Healthcare 331
$38
$18 – $139
Harvard Pilgrim 36
$39
$39 – $100
Medicare 209
$39
$38 – $88
Geisinger 57
$40
$12 – $170
EmblemHealth 51
$41
$0 – $108
Centene / Ambetter 422
$45
$7 – $138
UPMC Health Plan 73
$46
$14 – $211
Medicaid 225
$46
$12 – $76
UCare 79
$47
$37 – $97
MVP Health Care 65
$48
$29 – $70
Highmark 97
$49
$39 – $122
Univera 13
$50
$39 – $51
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1003
$51
$30 – $167
Devoted Health 36
$51
$40 – $208
Sanford Health Plan 76
$52
$44 – $103
Anthem 390
$59
$36 – $213
Tricare / VA 206
$59
$32 – $377
Security Health Plan 57
$60
$47 – $117
Priority Health 44
$63
$49 – $145
Bright Health 18
$65
$13 – $99
UnitedHealthcare 1205
$65
$27 – $194
HealthPartners 231
$66
$24 – $171
AvMed 47
$69
$35 – $134
Humana 518
$72
$29 – $279
Medica 193
$85
$45 – $143
Kaiser Permanente 133
$88
$38 – $225
Cigna 950
$99
$40 – $236
Aetna 1001
$99
$32 – $246
Oscar Health 88
$99
$43 – $170
Coventry 125
$106
$42 – $285
Healthcare Highways 23
$108
$39 – $311
Health Net 231
$114
$44 – $278
SelectHealth 32
$138
$39 – $215
MultiPlan / PHCS network 749
$141
$48 – $290

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
Maine$47
New Jersey$59
Idaho$62
Arkansas$62
West Virginia$64
Alabama$68

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDDallas, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOBirmingham, ALBrooklyn, NYHouston, TXLittle Rock, ARLos Angeles, CAMiami, FLMilwaukee, WINashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOklahoma City, OKPhoenix, AZRochester, NY

Prices by state

CaliforniaTexasFloridaOhioWisconsinNew YorkIllinoisMinnesotaPennsylvaniaMichiganTennesseeGeorgiaLouisianaNorth CarolinaIowaColoradoSouth DakotaMissouriNebraskaIndianaNew JerseyKansasKentuckyWashingtonArkansasMaineWest VirginiaArizonaMassachusettsVirginiaMarylandOklahomaAlabamaNorth DakotaSouth CarolinaMontanaNew HampshireMississippiConnecticutIdahoUtahOregonNevadaNew MexicoVermontWyomingAlaskaHawaiiDelaware

Does Medicare cover Tdap (tetanus) vaccine?

We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for Tdap (tetanus) 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 1915 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $100, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $170, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $77. Most cash prices fall between $39 and $287 — 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 Tdap (tetanus) vaccine cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1915 US hospitals is $100. Most hospitals fall between $39 and $287. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Why do Tdap (tetanus) 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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