CMS Price Transparency Data

Hepatitis B immune globulin

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 90371 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90371
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $222
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hepatitis B immune globulin at St Lukes Hospital is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $222. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $140.21, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 915 East 1St Street, Duluth, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$222

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$140.21

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $140.21 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $222 (158%)

Insurance Median: $144 (103%)

Cash: $222 (158% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (103% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $140.21 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$140 - $280	100%
Healthpartners	$143	102%
Aetna	$144	103%
Humana	$147	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$171	122%
Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc.	$189	135%

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 $222.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90371.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Lukes Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code 90371.
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.