Vaccines: Toxoids/Medicine (March 2004)

March 2004 page 11-end Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Vaccines: Toxoids, 90471-90472, 90660 (Q&A) Question What CPT code is reported for the new nasal mist flu vaccine? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, 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 codes 90471- 90472. Vaccines: Toxoids/Medicine (March 2004). CPT® Assistant. 2004; March 2004 page 11-end ...

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Article Overview

This March 2004 CPT coding consultation article discusses a vaccine-related question and the associated reporting framework for the product and administration services. It is useful for coders and billing staff who work with immunization services and want to understand the scope of the guidance in this edition of CPT Assistant.

Why This Topic Matters

Immunization coding often requires distinguishing between the vaccine product and the administration component, and this article focuses on that general issue in the context of a specific March 2004 question.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A short Q&A-style discussion of vaccine coding guidance presented in this issue of CPT Assistant.

What You Will Learn

  • The general coding topics addressed in a vaccine-related CPT consultation.
  • How this article frames vaccine product reporting alongside administration reporting.
  • What type of immunization coding question was discussed in the March 2004 issue.
  • The scope of the guidance as it relates to vaccines and toxoids.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Practice managers
  • Immunization and vaccine billing personnel

Codes Discussed


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