CMS Price Transparency Data

Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 90715 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90715
Insurance Median: $174
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) at The University Hospital is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. 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

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$174

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	$40 - $174	N/A
Amerihealth	$40 - $174	N/A
Clover Health	$40 - $174	N/A
Fidelis	$40 - $174	N/A
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $174	N/A
Wellpoint	$104 - $174	N/A
Horizon	$105 - $174	N/A
Correctional Medical Services	$174 - $279	N/A
United	$174	N/A
First Health	$244	N/A
Americare	$261	N/A
Qualcare	$261	N/A
Multiplan	$279	N/A
First Trenton	$314	N/A
Managed Care Inc	$314	N/A
Consumer Health Network	$331	N/A
Three Rivers	$331	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 $46.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90715.

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 90715.
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.