CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine injection

Facility: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: G0008 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0008
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine injection at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $21 (44%)

Insurance Median: $44 (92%)

Cash: $21 (44% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (92% 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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Billing Status

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$19 - $43	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $63	56%
Healthpartners [900713]	$37	77%
Medica [900156]	$39	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $47	92%
Ma Wisconsin Replacement [950271]	$44	92%
Medicare (plans)	$48 - $50	100%
First Health Network [950334]	$60	125%

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 $21.
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 Park Nicollet Methodist 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.