Seasonal flu vaccines contain ‘swine flu' strain, pandemic is over

Why This Topic Matters

Correct flu-vaccine reporting affects claim accuracy, payment, and compliance for practices that administer seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. The article also helps readers understand the Medicare process for administration billing and roster claims during that season.

Article Sections

1. Seasonal flu vaccine overview

   Introduces the seasonal influenza vaccine context for the 2010-2011 season and discusses the general topic of vaccine strain inclusion and billing background.

2. Available vaccine products and reporting guidance

   Summarizes the vaccine products discussed for the season and describes the broad reporting considerations referenced by CMS, FDA, and CDC.

3. Administration, diagnosis, and pneumococcal billing

   Covers the general billing framework for vaccine administration and related diagnosis reporting, along with a separate reference to pneumococcal vaccination billing.

4. Roster billing

   Describes the Medicare roster billing process and the documentation elements mentioned for flu and pneumococcal vaccine claims.