CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine injection

Facility: Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: G0008 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0008
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine injection at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

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: $60 (125%)

Insurance Median: $54 (113%)

Cash: $60 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (113% 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
Peak Health	$21 - $62	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $58	46%
Cigna	$25 - $66	52%
Aetna	$25 - $65	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $69	54%
Firsthealth	$27 - $69	56%
PHCS Multiplan	$27 - $69	56%
Caresource	$27 - $69	56%
Zelis Network	$27 - $69	56%
Healthsmart	$27 - $69	56%
Humana	$42	88%
Peia	$51	107%

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 $60.
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 Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc 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.