Vaccine administration procedures change in 2008

Article Overview

This article covers a Medicare billing policy change affecting administration of Part D-covered vaccines and other injectables beginning in 2008. It explains the transition away from the existing Part B billing approach, discusses how plans and practices may handle payment and claims submission, and distinguishes these changes from vaccines and administration still covered under Part B. The article is relevant to physicians, billing staff, and revenue cycle professionals who work with vaccine administration claims and Medicare drug coverage.