Administration of Vaccine, each Additional Vaccine Cost in Washington D.C.
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 5 Washington D.C. hospitals. CPT 90472. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Washington D.C.
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 5 of 5 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | MultiPlan | UHC | BCBS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$19.50 | — | — | — | — | — |
| CEDAR HILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GW HEALTH WASHINGTON |
$28.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$28.00 | $32.83 | $20.72 | $52.50 | — | — |
| HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$65.30 | $37.18 | $52.32 | $65.30 | $36.04 | — |
| SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WASHINGTON |
$80.00 | — | — | — | — | $54.78 |
That is the median of what the 5 Washington D.C. hospitals above publish for Administration of vaccine, each additional vaccine — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 90472 in Washington D.C., Medicare reimburses about $18.24 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Washington D.C. range from $19.50 to $80.00 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.5x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does administration of vaccine, each additional vaccine cost in Washington D.C.?
- Cash prices for administration of vaccine, each additional vaccine (CPT 90472) in Washington D.C. range from $19.50 to $80.00, with a median of $28.00. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest administration of vaccine, each additional vaccine in Washington D.C.?
- The cheapest Washington D.C. hospital published cash price for this procedure is $19.50. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.