CMS Price Transparency Data

Rabies immune globulin

Facility: Down East Community Hospital

Billing Code: 90375 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90375
Insurance Median: $533
Cash Discount Price: $481
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Rabies immune globulin at Down East Community Hospital is $533. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $481. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $275.18, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$481

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$533

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$275.18

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $275.18 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $481 (175%)

Insurance Median: $533 (194%)

Cash: $481 (175% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $533 (194% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $275.18 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$282 - $517	102%
Humana	$282	102%
Wellcare	$282	102%
Partners Direct Health	$321	117%
Community Health Options	$531	193%
Aetna	$535	194%
UnitedHealthcare	$551	200%
Patients Advocates	$577	210%
Martins Point	$577	210%
Cigna	$578	210%
Harvard Pilgrim	$587	213%

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 $481.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90375.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Down East Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code 90375.
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.