Erratum: New COVID-19 Vaccine Codes: August Update (October 2023)

October 2023 page 17 Erratum: New COVID-19 Vaccine Codes: August Update In the CPT ® Assistant Special Edition for August 2023, two of the new codes’ ( 91318 , 91319 ) volume dosages were incorrectly listed as 3 mcg/0.2 mL ( 91318 ) and 10 mcg/0.2 mL ( 91319 ) respectively. The correct volume dosages are as follows:   91318 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, 3 mcg/0.3 mL dosage, diluent reconstituted, tris-sucrose formulation, for intramuscular use (Report 91318 with administration code 90480 )   91319 Severe acute respiratory...

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Article Overview

This short erratum from CPT Assistant addresses a correction to a prior COVID-19 vaccine coding update. It is relevant to coders and billing staff who track CPT vaccine code updates, especially for SARS-CoV-2 vaccine reporting and related administration guidance. The article focuses on the corrected dosage information and the associated administration code reference.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate vaccine code reporting depends on keeping current with official corrections and errata. This notice helps readers identify that a prior publication contained an incorrect dosage listing and points to the corrected information in the updated CPT Assistant material.

What You Will Learn

  • What the erratum corrects in a prior COVID-19 vaccine coding update
  • Which vaccine code update notice the correction refers to
  • How the article frames the corrected vaccine information in relation to CPT Assistant guidance
  • The general context for the vaccine coding update and its administrative reporting reference

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance teams
  • Clinics reporting COVID-19 vaccines

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