tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 34

Physician Note: Vaccines Receive Booster Shots for 2012

Plus: This MAC may accidentally double-request overpayments.Good news for physicians who administer flu shots--CMS seems inclined to give practices a break with some of its recent updates to the seasonal influenza vaccines pricing, which is in effect from Sept. 1, 2011 through Aug. 31, 2012. CMS boosted payment for three codes and kept pay the same for two.The Part B payment changes related to flu vaccines are as follows:90654 -- Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative-free, for intradermal use: $18.383 --" this is a new code for 2011, so no comparison fee exists 90655 -- Influenza...

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