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how to bill medicare for flu vaccine 2015

by Claudie Stroman Sr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Administration codes for flu vaccine:
If the member also has Medicare coverage, providers should use administration code G0008 as Medicare requires this code for influenza.
Sep 10, 2015

How do I bill Medicare with a flu shot?

You may use roster billing format, or submit individual claims using the CMS-1500 form (PDF) or the 837P electronic format. CMS systems will accept roster bills for 1 or more patients that get the same type of shot on the same date of service.

What is the CPT code for flu vaccine for Medicare?

Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2020-2021 Flu Season:CodeLabeler NameVaccine Name90694SeqirusFluad Quadrivalent (2020/2021)90662Sanofi PasteurFluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (2020/2021)90672MedImmuneFluMist Quadrivalent (2020/2021)90674SeqirusFlucelvax Quadrivalent (2020/2021) (Pres Free)7 more rows•Dec 22, 2021

Can you bill G0008 and G0009 together?

Use separate administration codes for the seasonal influenza virus (G0008) and pneumococcal (G0009) vaccines. Medicare pays both administration fees if a beneficiary gets both the seasonal influenza virus and the pneumococcal vaccines on the same day.

When do you use CPT code G0008?

G0008 for the flu vaccine ; Administration of influenza virus vaccine.

How do I bill a vaccine to Medicare?

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What is the difference between 90460 and 90471?

The 90460 code is used when a physician is present and performs face-to-face counseling to the caregiver or parent. This code can only be used for patients through age 18. Code 90471 is used when the drug is administrated by a medical assistant or nurse and the patient does not see the physician at all.

Does CPT G0008 need a modifier?

Expert. Francynesmith said: I too was told the same thing by Medicare - G0008 must have a modifier when billed with multiple vaccines.

Does Medicare reimburse G0008?

Effective March 1, 2003 HCPCS codes G0008, G0009, And G0010 should be reimbursed at the same rate as HCPCS code 9047.

Does Medicare pay for CPT 90471?

You would have to use 90471 because G0008 is not a primary code for 90472. Also remember, Medicare doesn't pay for vaccinations outside of the flu, pneomoccocal and HepB. They will pay for tetanus if there is a medical reason for it, but not just a preventative vaccination.

How do I bill CPT 90471?

To report a single intramuscular vaccination, report 90471. To report three intramuscular injections, report 90471 for the initial intramuscular vaccination administration and 90472 x 2 for the additional intramuscular administrations.

Does Medicare pay CPT 90658?

Per the Food and Drug Administration's approved labeling, Fluzone High-Dose is only covered by Medicare for beneficiaries age 65 or older. Medicare's reimbursement is $11.37 for Fluzone, CPT 90658.

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