CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine injection

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin

Billing Code: G0008 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0008
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine injection at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5245 W Us 290, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $15 (31%)
Insurance Median: $18 (38%)
Cash: $15 (31% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (38% 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.

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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
Superior Health Plan $7 - $42 15%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $9 - $70 19%
Cigna $12 - $14 25%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $49 25%
Aetna $14 29%
Midcoast $14 29%
Quiktrip $14 29%
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor $14 29%
Curative $16 33%
Humana $16 - $42 33%
First Health $18 38%
Private Health Care System $19 40%
Triwest $42 88%
American Health Plan $45 94%
Healthspring $45 94%
Procare Advantage $45 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $82 142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5245 W Us 290, Austin, TX 78735
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals