Pfizer COVID-19 Shot, Smallest Strength - First Dose

California rates for HCPCS 0081A

Giving the first dose of the smallest-strength preparation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as an injection into the muscle. The appointment includes a health check, the injection, counseling, and a short wait afterward. The vaccine itself is recorded separately from the work of giving it.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $76 · 10th to 90th $52 to $407

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $407.38 Median $407.38 Typical High $407.38	Professional	None	$407.38	$407.38	$407.38
United Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $52.48 Median $75.86 Typical High $77.62	Professional	None	$52.48	$75.86	$77.62