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Pfizer COVID-19 Shot, Smallest Strength - First Dose

Illinois 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $324 · 10th–90th $123$6170%10%10th90th$324Professionalmedian $79 · 10th–90th $79$850%50%100%90th$79$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$85.11