Influenza vaccine quadrivalent preservative free
CPT 90686 • Preventive Care
If you're paying cash
$27 – $96
Posted cash price at 4 hospitals in North Carolina. Hospitals must publish these; ask for the self-pay or cash price by name when you call.
See what your plan negotiated
Lowest
$0
Typical
$22
Highest
$355
109,068 negotiated rates from NC hospitals. These are what insurers pay, not what you would be billed.
About this procedure
A quadrivalent flu vaccine (preservative-free) — protects against four flu strains. The standard adult flu shot.
What to expect
Single shot in the upper arm. Mild soreness for a day or two is normal. Covered at 100% as preventive by most plans, including at pharmacies. Best taken in September or October before flu season ramps up.