CMS Price Transparency Data

Typhoid vaccine

Facility: Altru Hospital

Billing Code: 90675 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90675
Insurance Median: $350
Cash Discount Price: $355
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Typhoid vaccine at Altru Hospital is $350. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $355. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $315.22, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$355

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$350

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$315.22

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $315.22 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $355 (113%)

Insurance Median: $350 (111%)

Cash: $355 (113% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $350 (111% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $315.22 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
Medica	$111 - $328	35%
Aetna	$315 - $567	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$350	111%
Sanford Health Plan	$350 - $494	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$556 - $617	176%
Acuity Group	$630	200%

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 $355.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90675.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Altru Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code 90675.
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.