CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine injection

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: G0008 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0008
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine injection at University of Alabama Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$47.84

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $47.84 (100%)
Insurance Median: $55 (115%)
Ins. Median: $55 (115% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $47.84 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Viva $16 - $42 33%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $61 42%
Triwest $28 - $41 59%
University of Alabama $34 71%
Humana $38 - $59 79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $41 86%
Birmingham Fc $41 86%
Jefferson County Sheriff $41 86%
Davita Villagehealth $41 86%
Cooper Green $41 86%
Aetna $42 88%
Cigna $44 - $53 92%
North Alabama Managed Care $45 94%
Coventry $45 - $56 94%
Comp One $50 105%
Construction Claims Management $52 109%
Alamed $52 109%
Evolutions $55 - $62 115%
Tethys $55 115%
Prime Health Services $55 - $62 115%
Healthcare Alliance $55 115%
Novanet $55 - $62 115%
Starcare $55 115%
Corvel $55 115%
Select Value Care $55 115%
Ambetter / Centene $57 119%
Multiplan $57 119%
Preferred Health Partnership $59 123%
Department of Labor $59 123%
Gulf Health Plans $59 123%
Southern Nuclear $59 123%
Vantage Health Plan $59 123%
Heritage Summit Health $59 123%
Geha $59 123%
Mississippi Physicians $59 123%
Phifer $59 123%
Galaxy Health Network $62 130%
North Mississippi Health Link $62 130%
National Provider Network $62 130%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals