CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine (high dose)

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 90656 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90656
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $27
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine (high dose) at The University Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

N/A

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

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
Aetna	$23 - $73	N/A
Amerihealth	$23 - $73	N/A
Clover Health	$23 - $73	N/A
Fidelis	$23 - $73	N/A
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $73	N/A
United	$33 - $73	N/A
Horizon	$43 - $73	N/A
Wellpoint	$43 - $73	N/A
First Health	$101	N/A
Americare	$108	N/A
Qualcare	$108	N/A
Correctional Medical Services	$115	N/A
Multiplan	$115	N/A
First Trenton	$130	N/A
Managed Care Inc	$130	N/A
Consumer Health Network	$137	N/A
Three Rivers	$137	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 $27.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90656.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The University Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code 90656.
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.