CMS Price Transparency Data

Pneumonia vaccine injection

Facility: Hudson Regional Hospital

Billing Code: G0009 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0009
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $231
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Pneumonia vaccine injection at Hudson Regional Hospital is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $231. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 2.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$231

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

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: $231 (483%)

Insurance Median: $107 (224%)

Cash: $231 (483% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (224% 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 224% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 124%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Oxford - All Plans	$48	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$53	111%
Aetna	$75	157%
Horizon Nj Hlth - All Plans	$138	288%
Cigna	$231	483%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$435	909%

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 $231.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0009.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Hudson Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0009.
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.