decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2021 Issue 3 (March)
AMA announces new CPT code for Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
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Article Overview
This article covers an AMA update adding new COVID-19 vaccine-related codes tied to a Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine candidate. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff tracking vaccine coding updates, CPT and HCPCS Level II changes, and effective timing tied to FDA authorization or approval. The article also points readers to a CMS resource for broader vaccine coding and payment information.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices and billing teams need to know when new vaccine-related codes are created and when they become active so claims can be reported accurately once the vaccine is authorized.
What You Will Learn
- Which organizations are involved in the vaccine coding update
- What general type of COVID-19 vaccine coding change was announced
- When the new coding changes are expected to become effective
- Where to find broader CMS vaccine coding and payment information
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare administrators
- Pharmacy or vaccination program staff
Codes Discussed
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