CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine injection

Facility: Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital

Billing Code: G0008 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0008
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $134
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine injection at Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $134 (280%)

Insurance Median: $42 (88%)

Cash: $134 (280% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (88% 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.

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	$14 - $113	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $161	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $127	29%
Humana	$16 - $45	33%
Wellcare	$16 - $46	33%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$28 - $108	59%
Multiplan	$28 - $126	59%
Community Health Options	$30 - $126	63%
Cigna	$67 - $108	140%

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 $134.
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 Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital 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.