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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