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how to bill medicare transition and flu shot on same date discussion board

by Dr. Samanta Cummings MD Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

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.

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.

How do you bill for multiple vaccine administration?

Code 90460 is reported for each separate administration of single component vaccines and/or first component of a combination vaccine.

Does 90651 need a modifier?

(Gardasil®9) The administration fee for CPT code 90651(Human Papillomavirus vaccine types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58, nonavalent [9vHPV], 2 or 3 dose schedule, for intramuscular use) is reimbursable when billed with modifier SL for males and non-pregnant females 9 through 18 years of age.

How do you bill G0008 and 90471 together?

For vaccines given the same day as a G-Code vaccine, use 90471. For example, if a patient receives a flu shot and tetanus shot, you would bill G0008 for the flu vaccine and 90471 for the tetanus vaccine; also add modifier 59 (distinct procedural service) to the G code.

What is the administration code for CPT 90732?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 90732 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Vaccines, Toxoids.

Can you bill G0008 and 90472 together?

You would have to use 90471 because G0008 is not a primary code for 90472.

Can 90471 and 90472 be billed together?

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.

Do you need modifier 25 with flu shot?

For most payers, modifier 25 is not required on the E/M code when billed in conjunction with a lab service(s), immunization(s), or x-ray(s).

What is the SK modifier?

2022 HCPCS Modifier SK - Member of high risk population (use only with codes for immunization)

What is the SL modifier?

Modifier SL must be used to identify the vaccine(s) was obtained at no cost to the provider. BCBSND will reimburse for the administration of the vaccine(s) in accordance with the patient's benefit coverage. Administration codes include vaccine risk/benefit counseling when performed.

Can 90460 and 90461 be billed together?

An add-on code (ie, 90461) can only be reported in conjunction with the primary code (in this case, 90460). How does CPT define a vaccine component? A component refers to all antigens in a vaccine that prevent disease(s) caused by one organism.

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