tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 35

Physician Note: Vaccines Receive Booster Shots for 2013

Plus: Consider these lab tests officially 'CLIA-waived.'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 CMS announced on Sept. 28. CMS boosted payment for four codes and reduced pay for one.The Part B payment changes related to flu vaccines are as follows:90654 -- Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative-free, for intradermal use: $18.981 (up from $18.383 last year) 90655 -- Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative free, when administered to children 6-35 months of...

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