CMS Price Transparency Data

Typhoid vaccine

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 90675 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90675
Insurance Median: $1,023
Cash Discount Price: $193
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Typhoid vaccine at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $1,023. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $193. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $315.22, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$193

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,023

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$315.22

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $315.22 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $193 (61%)

Insurance Median: $1,023 (325%)

Cash: $193 (61% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,023 (325% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $315.22 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$336 - $1,429	107%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$347	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$347 - $753	110%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$753	239%
Medicaid / KanCare	$753 - $2,069	239%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$753	239%
Selecthealth [3740]	$753	239%
Web Tpa [2115]	$753	239%
Aetna	$869 - $1,108	276%
First Health [1375]	$1,108	352%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$1,108	352%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$1,448	459%
Cigna	$1,672	530%

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 $193.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90675.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code 90675.
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.