AMA CPT® Assistant - 1996 Issue 1 (January)

Coding for Immunization Injections (January 1996)

January 1996 pages 5-6 Coding Communication Coding for Immunization Injections The American Medical Association recognizes the need to have codes readily available so that new vaccines can be implemented immediately, rather than delayed during the code review process. As stated by the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Any delay in implementing codes for newly released vaccines only hampers the ability to immunize the children of this country and adversely affects access to care." For these reasons, and recent government initiatives on child health care, the CPT Editorial Panel has approved codes for vaccines now under FDA review. Immunization Coding...

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