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what is the cpt code for medicare flu vaccine 2019-2020

by Keegan Lockman Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2019-2020 Flu Season:​ ​
CodeLabeler NameDrug Name
90662Sanofi PasteurFluzone High-Dose (2019/2020)
90672MedImmuneFluMist Quadrivalent (2019/2020)
90674SeqirusFlucelvax Quadrivalent (2019/2020) (Pres Free)
90682Sanofi PasteurFlublok Quadrivalent (2019/2020)
6 more rows
Dec 22, 2021

Is CPT 90662 covered by Medicare?

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

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.

Does Medicare pay for 90756?

Medicare provides preventive coverage only for certain vaccines. These include: Influenza: once per flu season (codes 90630, 90653-90657, 90660-90662, 90672-90674, 90682, 90685-90689, 90694, 90756, Q2034-Q2039)

Does Medicare pay for 90694?

Vaccine fees Note: Effective with dates of service on or after July 1, 2020, flu vaccine code 90694 (Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (aIIV4), inactivated, adjuvanted, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use) is payable by Medicare.

What is the CPT code for Medicare flu vaccine?

Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2019-2020 Flu Season:​ ​CodeLabeler NameDrug Name90662Sanofi PasteurFluzone High-Dose (2019/2020)90672MedImmuneFluMist Quadrivalent (2019/2020)90674SeqirusFlucelvax Quadrivalent (2019/2020) (Pres Free)90682Sanofi PasteurFlublok Quadrivalent (2019/2020)6 more rows•Dec 22, 2021

Is CPT 90471 covered by Medicare?

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 the difference between G0008 and 90471?

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.

Does Medicare pay for CPT code G0008?

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.

Is CPT 90620 covered by Medicare?

Removed codes 90620 and 90621 from the Group 2 non-covered table as they are considered invalid by Medicare at this time. 03/01/2015 Added new codes 90620 and 90621 to the non-covered list of codes. Clarified Group 1 CPT codes are covered and Group 2 CPT codes are non-covered.

What is the CPT code 90694?

90694. Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (aIIV4), inactivated, adjuvanted, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use.

Does Medicare pay CPT 90658?

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. Medicare's reimbursement is $11.37 for Fluzone, CPT 90658.

Does CPT G0008 require a modifier?

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

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