AMA CPT® Assistant - 2009 Issue 10 (October)
Vaccines and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval (October 2009)
October 2009 page 6 Vaccines and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval In recent years, vaccine and toxoid development has become very active, resulting in many new and combination vaccines, while new formulations and dosages of existing vaccines are also being made available. The demand for vaccines has increased. Immunization schedules endorsed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), include a greater number of vaccines and vaccination options for both children and adults of all ages and risk levels. The growing capacity to prevent...
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Article Overview
This article explains the general framework behind vaccine-related CPT code development and updates, with emphasis on the roles of the AMA, CPT Editorial Panel, CDC, and stakeholder input. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and clinicians who need to understand how vaccine coding changes are introduced, tracked, and published over time.
Why This Topic Matters
Vaccine coding changes can affect reporting workflows, code availability, and awareness of pending versus approved product status. The article helps readers understand the organizations and publication process involved in keeping vaccine coding current.
Article Sections
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October 2009 page 6
Introduces the topic and provides a broad overview of vaccine coding activity, reporting needs, and the general context for code development.
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References
Lists source references and related CPT resource material.
What You Will Learn
- How vaccine-related CPT code development and revision is organized
- Which organizations participate in vaccine coding updates
- How pending FDA approval status is reflected in CPT publication workflows
- What general publication and implementation timing is associated with vaccine code updates
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Physicians and clinical practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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