Reporting services related to the provision of vaccines and their administration can vary by the patient's age, whether or not counseling is provided at the time of the administration, and the patient's health benefits.
It is important to be aware of changes related to new vaccine products and administration service codes. The links below are intended to provide an overview of the related codes and instructions for their use as well as some information to assist you with the overall management of vaccine services in your practice.
Coding for Vaccines and Administration
Administration Coding Changes 2011
-- Updated coding information for immunization administration services for the pediatric population on and after January 1, 2011.
Administration Codes Prior to 2011
-- Information on the reporting of vaccine administration services for dates of service prior to January 1, 2011.
Tips for Reporting Vaccinations
-- Includes tips on ICD-9 diagnosis coding and National Drug Codes that may be reported in conjunction with vaccine administration services.
Medicare Part B Vaccine Coverage
-- Information on vaccine and vaccine administration service coverage under Medicare Part B.
Medicare Part D Vaccine Coverage
-- Information on vaccine and vaccine administration service coverage under Medicare Part D.
Medicare Vaccine Quick Reference -- Medicare Part B Immunization Billing (Seasonal Influenza, Pneumococcal, and Hepatitis B)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AMA New Vaccine Codes
-- Information about CPT Category I Vaccine Codes from the American Medical Association.
FPM: Vaccination Management: Is Your Practice on Target?
-- An article from Family Practice Management. (September/October 2008)
