CMS Price Transparency Data

Typhoid vaccine

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: 90675 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90675
Insurance Median: $561
Cash Discount Price: $1,123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Typhoid vaccine at Charleston Area Medical Center is $561. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $315.22, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$561

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: $1,123 (356%)

Insurance Median: $561 (178%)

Cash: $1,123 (356% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $561 (178% 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
Unicare Health Plan of West Virginia Inc.	$265	84%
The Health Plan of West Virginia Inc.	$265 - $1,089	84%
Triwest VA	$272	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$281 - $1,024	89%
Choicecare Network	$281 - $1,100	89%
Optimum Choice Inc.	$281	89%
Aetna	$283 - $1,100	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$289 - $1,100	92%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc.	$295	94%
Caresource	$421	134%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$547	174%
Naphcare	$561	178%
Tricare	$674	214%
City of Charleston	$842	267%
Cigna	$1,044	331%
Three Rivers Providers Network	$1,089	345%
Multiplan	$1,100	349%
Healthsmart	$1,100	349%

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 $1,123.
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 Charleston Area Medical Center 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.