CMS Price Transparency Data

Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine

Facility: CHI St Alexius Health

Billing Code: 90716 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90716
Insurance Median: $165
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine at CHI St Alexius Health is $165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 E Broadway, Bismarck, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$165

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
Medica	$129 - $145	N/A
Health Partners	$130 - $147	N/A
Multiplan	$157 - $176	N/A
Sanford Health Plan	$174 - $187	N/A
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$174 - $196	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 $94.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90716.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm CHI St Alexius Health is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code 90716.
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.