Vaccine administration Cost by Hospital

Vaccine administration is a hospital service. Prices are from 2321 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$56median cash price · 2321 hospitals, 52 statestypically $20–$158 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.9× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$99
Cash / self-pay
$56
Insurer-negotiated
$63
Medicare pays
$19
$20$158
Median cash $56  ·  Medicare $19  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $56 — about 2.9× the Medicare rate ($19). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($38).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $99 list price could save about $43 (43%).

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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
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $9 $15 — 88 min 14.7%
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $9 $25 ★ 4/5 212 min 14.7%
Russellville Hospital Russellville, AL $9 $35 ★ 4/5 103 min 16.3%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $9 $15 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $9 $25 — 92 min 15.2%
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $9 $25 ★ 4/5 172 min 15.4%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $9 $19 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $9 $19 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $9 $37 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $10 $19 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Crosbyton Clinic Hospital Crosbyton, TX $10 $7 — — —
Children's Mercy South Overland Park, KS $10 $13 — — —
The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO $10 $13 — — —
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $10 $22 — 128 min 15.4%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $10 $35 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks, MN $10 — — 111 min —
Knox County Hospital Knox City, TX $10 $7 — 133 min —
Kell West Regional Hospital Wichita Falls, TX $10 $32 — 121 min 14.4%
Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas Dallas, TX $10 $10 — — —
Childrens Medical Center Plano Plano, TX $10 $10 — — —
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka, IN $10 $19 ★ 2/5 188 min 14.9%
St Joseph Health System, Llc Fort Wayne, IN $10 $19 ★ 4/5 131 min 14.8%
Gifford Medical Center Randolph, VT $11 $18 ★ 5/5 — 14.7%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $11 $25 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $11 $25 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%

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 July 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

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: $56; Medicare pays $19.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$16
$12 – $22
Medicaid 343
$16
$5 – $53
Independent Health 31
$25
$11 – $133
Centene / Ambetter 806
$26
$7 – $95
Priority Health 58
$34
$12 – $105
Anthem 557
$36
$11 – $118
Medicare 573
$37
$15 – $100
UCare 78
$37
$13 – $98
Highmark 128
$38
$15 – $141
AmeriHealth 209
$38
$10 – $127
Sanford Health Plan 78
$40
$14 – $74
Molina Healthcare 549
$40
$12 – $92
MVP Health Care 80
$41
$14 – $169
Tricare / VA 424
$41
$13 – $92
Harvard Pilgrim 52
$42
$18 – $147
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 156
$43
$20 – $189
Oscar Health 230
$45
$21 – $97
Amerigroup 152
$45
$13 – $86
Security Health Plan 62
$46
$14 – $72
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1290
$47
$13 – $132
Healthcare Highways 51
$47
$26 – $109
HealthPartners 267
$49
$14 – $94
Medica 254
$49
$16 – $101
EmblemHealth 65
$52
$11 – $568
UnitedHealthcare 1504
$54
$14 – $130
AvMed 63
$59
$20 – $151
Aetna 1414
$62
$15 – $150
Humana 1058
$62
$13 – $116
SelectHealth 46
$63
$15 – $116
Cigna 1134
$63
$18 – $150
Devoted Health 177
$68
$17 – $80
UPMC Health Plan 100
$68
$1 – $140
Geisinger 52
$73
$11 – $153
Kaiser Permanente 212
$74
$8 – $165
Health Net 325
$77
$18 – $198
Coventry 154
$77
$15 – $159
Bright Health 61
$84
$33 – $134
MultiPlan / PHCS network 909
$84
$22 – $196

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$22
Arkansas$27
Arizona$29
Maine$30
New Hampshire$30
Tennessee$33

Prices by city

Chicago, ILBaltimore, MDPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYKansas City, MOBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LAOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABirmingham, ALCincinnati, OHEl Paso, TXFort Worth, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLNashville, TN

Prices by state

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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
Sue Hudson, MDInternal MedicineVirginia Beach, VA707
Vidyasagar Anmangandla, M.D.Internal MedicineWhite Plains, MD311
Rebecca Poole, CRNPNurse PractitionerWillow Street, PA221
Charity Wamae-Wanyoike, APN-BCNurse PractitionerWilmington, DE216
Richard Lacalamito, DOFamily PracticeWinter Haven, FL193
Jennifer Dillaha, MDInfectious DiseaseLittle Rock, AR191
Cheryl Homer, ARNPNurse PractitionerOcala, FL190
Yelena Korenfeld, MDInternal MedicineCliffside Park, NJ189
Suzanne Ransehousen, CRNPNurse PractitionerHockessin, DE180
Juliette Stefanski, MDPediatric MedicineLafayette, LA178
Richard Chastain, M.D.Family PracticeFayetteville, AR171
Carl Costanza, M.D.Internal MedicineNutley, NJ170

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Does Medicare cover Vaccine administration?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Vaccine administration. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $19. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $4 — 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 2321 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $56, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $99, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $63, a Medicare rate of about $19. Most cash prices fall between $20 and $158 — 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 cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2321 US hospitals is $56. Most hospitals fall between $20 and $158. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Vaccine administration?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $19). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Vaccine administration?
Medicare pays about $19. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Vaccine administration 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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