AMA CPT® Assistant - 2022 Issue 6 (June)
New COVID-19 Vaccine Codes: June Update (June Special Update 2022)
June Special Update 2022 page 1 New COVID-19 Vaccine Codes: June Update The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel (the Panel) has approved a new vaccine administration code (0083A) for the third dose of the Pfizer vaccine product to address severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]) in pediatric patents aged 6 months through 4 years. This code will become effective upon receiving the emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In order to assist CPT code users in differentiating and appropriately reporting the available vaccine product codes and their...
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Article Overview
This CPT Assistant update explains a June 2022 change to COVID-19 vaccine coding and how it fits into the broader CPT vaccine coding structure. It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff working with pediatric immunization services, especially those following AMA and FDA-related updates, Appendix Q references, and CDC-linked guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
COVID-19 vaccine coding changes can affect correct reporting, claim accuracy, and alignment between vaccine product codes and administration codes. This update helps users understand the scope of the new CPT guidance and where it fits within the evolving vaccine code set.
Article Sections
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June Special Update 2022 page 1
Introduces the June 2022 CPT COVID-19 vaccine coding update and provides context for the new guidance. It also references related AMA, FDA, and CDC resources.
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Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids
Reviews the vaccine administration coding structure discussed in the update and the related pediatric COVID-19 vaccine product pairing. It also notes the CPT Appendix Q changes connected to this coding structure.
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Clinical Example and Description of Procedure
Presents a brief clinical scenario and associated procedure narrative illustrating the type of vaccination visit addressed by the update.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of the June 2022 CPT COVID-19 vaccine update
- How the article frames the relationship between vaccine product codes and administration codes
- What supplemental CPT references are discussed in connection with the update
- The broad documentation context surrounding pediatric COVID-19 vaccination services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Clinical documentation staff
- Pediatric practice staff
- Immunization coordinators
Codes Discussed
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