CMS Price Transparency Data

Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

Facility: William W Backus Hospital

Billing Code: 90715 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90715
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) at William W Backus Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 326 Washington St, Norwich, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

N/A

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $69	N/A
Cigna	$62	N/A
Molina DBA Connecticare	$65 - $70	N/A
United	$65	N/A

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $147.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90715.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm William W Backus Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code 90715.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.