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what is medicare code for flu shot

by Ophelia Lueilwitz Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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G0008

How do you code a 2021 flu shot?

90688=Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, 0.5-mL dosage, for intramuscular use. Source: 2021 CPT.

What is the correct 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

What is the difference between 90471 and G0008?

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 CPT code for flu vaccine 2020 2021?

Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2020-2021 Flu Season:CodeLabeler NameVaccine Name90688Sanofi Pasteur SeqirusFluzone Quadrivalent (2020/2021) Afluria Quadrivalent (2020/2021)90756SeqirusFlucelvax Quadrivalent (2020/2021)9 more rows•Dec 22, 2021

What is the Medicare code for 90471?

Report codes 90471-90474 for immunization administration of any vaccine that is not accompanied by face-to-face physician or other qualified health care professional counseling the patient and/or family, or for patients over 18 years of age.

Is 90694 covered by Medicare?

Policy: Effective for claims processed with Dates of Service (DOS) on or after July 1, 2020, influenza virus vaccine code 90694 (Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (aIIV4), inactivated, adjuvanted, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use) will be payable by Medicare.

Does Medicare pay for G0008?

Administration services for these preventive vaccines are reported to Medicare using HCPCS codes as follows: G0008 administration of influenza virus vaccine.

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 pay for 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.

What is procedure code G0008?

Influenza HCPCSHCPCS / CPTDescriptionG0008Administration of influenza virus vaccine (allowable same as90653Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated, subunit, adjuvanted, for intramuscular use10 more rows•Oct 13, 2021

Is 90662 covered by Medicare?

Fluzone is billed using CPT 90658, whereas Fluzone High-Dose is billed using CPT 90662. Per the Food and Drug Administration's approved labeling, Fluzone High-Dose is only covered by Medicare for beneficiaries age 65 or older.

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.

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