CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine injection

Facility: Three Rivers Medical Center

Billing Code: G0008 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0008
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine injection at Three Rivers Medical Center is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 2.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2485 Highway 644, Louisa, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $80 (167%)

Insurance Median: $113 (236%)

Cash: $80 (167% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (236% 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 236% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 136%). 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

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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	$43 - $133	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$74 - $133	155%
Multiplan Primary Network-All Other Plans	$80	167%
Humana	$89 - $133	186%
Cigna	$113	236%
Multiplan Complementary Network	$113	236%
Aetna	$120 - $126	251%
Wellcare McAid-All Plans	$139	291%

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 $80.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0008.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Three Rivers Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0008.
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.