AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 3 (March)
Coding Update: New Influenza Vaccine Code for 2014 (March 2014)
March 2014 page 10 Coding Update: New Influenza Vaccine Code for 2014 To decrease the likelihood of developing the flu, individuals who are either immunosuppressed or have underlying chronic medical conditions should get vaccinated before the flu season starts when possible. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to approve vaccines for the prevention and control of influenza outbreaks. The American Medical Association (AMA) publishes on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Web site an early release of selected Category I Vaccine Codes before FDA approval to facilitate immunization reporting once FDA approval is obtained. Although the August 2013...
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Article Overview
This article explains a March 2014 CPT coding update related to influenza vaccination reporting. It is relevant to coders, billers, and immunization reporting staff who work with vaccine code updates, CPT vaccine categories, and related administration coding. The article discusses how the update fits into the 2014 CPT code set, references FDA approval timing, and provides background on the vaccine type and administration context.
Why This Topic Matters
Influenza vaccine coding updates affect how immunization services are reported in CPT and how organizations stay aligned with current vaccine reporting guidance. Reviewing this article helps coding professionals understand the scope of the 2014 change and where related administration reporting fits.
Article Sections
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March 2014 page 10
Introduces the coding update and places it in the March 2014 CPT Assistant context.
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Coding Update: New Influenza Vaccine Code for 2014
Summarizes the CPT vaccine update, including the broader influenza immunization reporting context and references to AMA and FDA activity.
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Clinical Example (90673)
Presents a brief clinical scenario illustrating the vaccine reporting context discussed in the article.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2014 CPT vaccine update relates to influenza immunization reporting
- What general categories of vaccine coding guidance are covered
- How the article frames vaccine code updates alongside administration reporting
- What context the article gives for the new influenza vaccine code and related reporting changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Immunization reporting staff
- Practice managers
- Healthcare compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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