AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2015 Issue 2; For Your Information
New vaccine CPT codes
There are three new CPT vaccine codes, which became effective February 1, 2015 [see codes listed below]. CPT codeCPT short descriptorCPT long descriptor90620 Menb rp w/omv vaccine im Meningococcal recombinant protein and outer membrane vesicle vaccine, serogroup B, 2 dose schedule, for intramuscular use 90621 Menb rlp vaccine im Meningococcal recombinant lipoprotein vaccine, serogroup B, 3 dose schedule, for intramuscular use 90697 Dtap-ipv-hib-hepb vaccine im Diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, acellular pertussis vaccine, inactivated poliovirus vaccine, Haemophilus influenza type b PRP-OMP conjugate vaccine, and hepatitis B vaccine (DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB), for intramuscular use ...
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Article Overview
This article is a short coding update for professionals tracking CPT vaccine reporting. It notes that new vaccine-related CPT entries became effective in early 2015 and presents the newly added codes in a concise reference format. The piece is useful for coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinic administrators who need to stay current with CPT changes affecting immunization services.
Why This Topic Matters
Timely awareness of new CPT vaccine codes helps coding and billing teams maintain current reference materials and avoid outdated code use in vaccine-related claims and documentation workflows.
What You Will Learn
- Which area of CPT the update affects
- That the article is a brief announcement of new vaccine-related additions
- The effective date context for the update
- Which vaccine code additions are named in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance staff
- Practice administrators
- Immunization clinic staff
Codes Discussed
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