CMS Price Transparency Data

Pneumonia vaccine injection

Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Billing Code: G0009 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0009
  • Insurance Median: $128
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Pneumonia vaccine injection at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is $128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 2.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$128

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: $51 (107%)
Insurance Median: $128 (268%)
Cash: $51 (107% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $128 (268% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 268% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 168%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $27 - $148 56%
Clover $30 63%
Seoul Medical Group $38 79%
Karna $50 105%
Vaccn $51 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 107%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $140 107%
Wellcare $51 107%
United Community/Americhoice $54 113%
Oxford $112 234%
Horizon $114 - $165 238%
Beacon $124 259%
Bergen Risk $124 259%
Qualcare $128 - $150 268%
Cigna $132 - $158 276%
Multiplan - PHCS $140 293%
Activecare First McO $140 293%
Amerihealth $144 - $163 301%
Brighton Health Plan $148 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ 07754
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals