CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine injection

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: G0008 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0008
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine injection at Palisades Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $54 (113%)
Insurance Median: $68 (142%)
Cash: $54 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (142% 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
Aetna $17 - $62 36%
Seoul Medical Group $17 36%
Clover $18 38%
Vaccn $20 42%
Oxford $51 107%
UnitedHealthcare $51 107%
Wellcare $54 113%
Horizon $54 - $86 113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $54 113%
Amerigroup $54 113%
United Community/Americhoice $57 119%
Karna $60 125%
Bergen Risk $74 155%
Activecare First McO $79 165%
Amerihealth $83 - $93 173%
Multiplan - PHCS $84 176%
Brighton Health Plan $89 186%
Qualcare $92 192%
Cigna $95 199%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals