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what is the flu vaccine cpt code for medicare

by Dr. Delaney Kemmer MD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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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

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 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.

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.

What is the CPT code for flu vaccination administration for Medicare?

Administration services for these preventive vaccines are reported to Medicare using HCPCS codes as follows: G0008 administration of influenza virus vaccine. G0009 administration of pneumococcal vaccine. G0010 administration of Hepatitis B vaccine.

What is the CPT code for flu vaccine 2021?

Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2021-2022 Flu Season:CodeLabeler NameVaccine Name90662Sanofi PasteurFluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (2021/2022)90672MedImmuneFluMist Quadrivalent (2021/2022)90674SeqirusFlucelvax Quadrivalent (2021/2022) (Pres Free)90682Sanofi PasteurFlublok Quadrivalent (2021/2022)6 more rows•Dec 22, 2021

What is the CPT code for quadrivalent flu vaccine 2021?

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

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.

What is CPT 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

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.

What is the Medicare code for 90471?

90471 One vaccine, single or combination vaccine/toxoid. Immunization administration (includes percutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections).

How do I bill a vaccine to Medicare?

How Do I Bill for Administering COVID-19 Vaccines?You must be a Medicare-enrolled provider to bill Medicare for administering COVID-19 vaccines to Medicare patients. ... You can bill on single claims for administering the COVID-19 vaccine, or submit claims on a roster bill for multiple patients at a time.More items...•

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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