Medicine (April 2004)

April 2004 page 14c Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Medicine, 90660 (Q&A) Question What CPT code is reported for the new nasal mist flu vaccine? AMA Comment It would be appropriate to report code 90660, Influenza virus vaccine, for intranasal use, for the new nasal mist flu vaccine. Code 90660 only represents the immunobiologic product. In addition, it would also be appropriate to report for the immunization administration by intranasal or oral route codes 90473-90474. It would not be appropriate to report codes 90471-90472, as these codes apply to immunization administration of injected vaccine. The information printed in this...

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This April 2004 Medicine/CPT Assistant Q&A explains a coding update related to the new nasal mist flu vaccine and the associated immunization administration reporting. It is useful for coders and billing staff who need to understand the article’s scope, the CPT topics covered, and the general nature of the guidance without relying on the premium text.

Why This Topic Matters

This article addresses a timely coding clarification that affects how influenza immunization services are documented and reported. It helps coding professionals identify whether the content is relevant to vaccine-related CPT reporting and administration coding.

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  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A Q&A format discussion focused on a coding question about the nasal mist influenza vaccine and related CPT guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus and scope within CPT Assistant Q&A content.
  • The general coding topics involved in reporting a nasal mist influenza vaccine.
  • The types of immunization administration reporting discussed in the article.
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Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing specialists
  • Compliance staff
  • Practice administrators

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