Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml
What Medicare pays for 91314, what providers bill, and how the price varies across 1 states, drawn from CMS 2023 claims data.
91314 · the short answer
For sarscov2 vac bvl 25mcg/.25ml, Medicare pays about $0.01 on average across 1 states. This is a low-payment administrative or drug code, so the billed-to-paid ratio is not a meaningful "markup."
- Medicare pays
- $0.01
- Providers bill
- $1.28
- States with data
- 1
Medicare amounts are CMS-published; markup = average submitted charge ÷ average Medicare payment.
Price Range Across States
What You Might Pay
Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
How we estimate these prices
These estimates are based on the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study (4th Edition, 2024), which found that commercial insurance prices average 224% of Medicare rates nationally. We apply category-specific ratios: Medicine procedures average 2.15x Medicare rates. Cash/self-pay estimates blend typical cash discounts (55% of billed charges) with Medicare-based estimates (150% of allowed amounts). These are statistical estimates, not quotes. Contact your insurer or provider for actual costs.
Prices by State
| State | Medicare Payment | Billed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $0.01 | $0.01 |
What the Data Says About Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml
Across 1 states with reporting providers, CPT code 91314 (Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml) shows a national average Medicare payment of $0.01 against an average billed charge of $1.28. That gap, a 128.0x markup, or 12703% above the Medicare allowed amount, is not a meaningful ratio for this low-payment code, so treat the billed figure as a chargemaster reference point rather than a real-world price.
Medicine procedures like this one saw 146 services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 21 distinct providers, serving 146 unique beneficiaries. Regional variation is limited in the underlying CMS file. At just 0%, this procedure prices remarkably consistently nationwide, GPCI adjustments barely move the needle for this particular code.
Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Medicine category (2.15x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $0.02, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $0.36. Within Medicine, Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml ranks #529 of 533 tracked procedures by national average Medicare payment.
What to do with this
If you may have sarscov2 vac bvl 25mcg/.25ml done, these steps turn the numbers above into a real-world cost estimate.
- Request a Good Faith Estimate from your provider at least 3 business days before a scheduled procedure, under the No Surprises Act it is an enforceable written price.
- Compare sarscov2 vac bvl 25mcg/.25ml costs in your state, Medicare rates vary by locality. Browse states
- Check a hospital’s published cash price, which is often far below the billed charge. Price transparency
- Understand why billed charges run several times the Medicare rate before you negotiate. Read the guide
Figures here are averages and estimates, not a quote. Confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs with your insurer and provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml cost?
Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml (CPT 91314) is priced fairly consistently nationwide: Medicare pays $0.01 on average, and the $0.01-$0.01 state range stays relatively tight. Providers typically bill $1.28.
Why do providers charge more than Medicare pays?
Providers set their own chargemaster rates (billed charges), which are typically much higher than what any insurer pays. Medicare pays a fixed rate based on the procedure code and geographic location. The billed charge is relevant mainly for uninsured patients, who may face prices closer to the submitted charge.
How much does Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml cost with insurance?
With commercial insurance, sarscov2 vac bvl 25mcg/.25ml costs an estimated $0.02 on average (range: $0.02-$0.03), a moderate premium over Medicare's $0.01. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $0.36.
How many providers perform Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml?
Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml is comparatively uncommon: only 21 providers nationally billed Medicare for it in 2023, serving 146 beneficiaries via 146 total services.
What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml?
Providers bill 128.0x what Medicare pays for Sarscov2 Vac Bvl 25mcg/.25ml - a markup within the typical range at 12703% above the Medicare rate.
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Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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