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how to submit a claim for flu shot to medicare if i was charged

by Dr. Dee Douglas III Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

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 Medicare reimbursement rate for influenza vaccine?

The Medicare Part B payment allowance limits for seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines are 95% of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP), as reflected in the published compendia.

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.

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.

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.

Does Medicare cover the quadrivalent flu vaccine?

Medicare Part B and most Medicare Advantage plans cover FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT and its administration with no cost to the patient, making it one of the most inexpensive ways for you to help prevent the flu.

Is CPT 90658 still valid?

CMS has created new HCPCS codes and payment allowances to replace 90658 (Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use). Medicare will no longer pay for 90658 effective Jan.

Can you bill G0008 and 90472 together?

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

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.

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 CPT G0008?

G0008. Administration of influenza virus vaccine.

What is CPT code for flu vaccine?

Do not report 90473 in conjunction with 90471. *90472 will only be used if another vaccine is given in addition to the flu vaccine....Vaccine CPT Code to ReportCPT Code Description90688Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use5 more rows•Aug 31, 2021

When Do I Need to File A Claim?

  • You should only need to file a claim in very rare cases
    Medicare claims must be filed no later than 12 months (or 1 full calendar year) after the date when the services were provided. If a claim isn't filed within this time limit, Medicare can't pay its share. For example, if you see your doctor on March 22, 2019, your doctor must file the Medicar…
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How Do I File A Claim?

  • Fill out the claim form, called the Patient Request for Medical Payment form (CMS-1490S) [PDF, 52KB). You can also fill out the CMS-1490S claim form in Spanish.
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What Do I Submit with The Claim?

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Where Do I Send The Claim?

  • The address for where to send your claim can be found in 2 places: 1. On the second page of the instructions for the type of claim you’re filing (listed above under "How do I file a claim?"). 2. On your "Medicare Summary Notice" (MSN). You can also log into your Medicare accountto sign up to get your MSNs electronically and view or download them anytime. You need to fill out an "Author…
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