Am I being overcharged? (Vaccinations)

Question

I had to get a few shots updated before I went to college. Here's the breakdown of the billing I have:

Hepatitis B Vaccine - $55

Injection - $25

Tuberculosis Test - $20

Tetanus Shot - $30

Injection - $20

Total: $155

I got a bill in the mail saying I had a $40 balance on my account because they "forgot to include" something when they told me the original price. So, whatever, I paid the $40.

I went back today to get the second round of the Hep B shot, and they said, "It'll be $80". Apparently, $40 for the shot and $40 for the injection, she said.

Do you think when I go back to get the third and final round of Hep B, they'll charge me another $80? I didn't think any shot would be that expensive...

Are those the normal prices for the shots I listed? I'm feeling a little strange because I went to the urgent care center instead of my normal doctor because I was told it would be cheaper... Now I'm thinking otherwise.

Answer 1

Actually that is in line with what I've seen in my area.  You could have gone to a clinic that provides vaccinations for kids but they would have charged you.  But the charge would have been a fraction of what you paid.  I am assuming you are in the U.S.