AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2022 Quarter 1; For Your Information
New CPT code for third dose of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced the release of a new CPT code on January 12, 2022, with an effective date of January 3, 2022, for the administration of the third dose of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer. The new code is the result of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) extension of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to include the third dose for certain immunocompromised children ages 5-11. The new administration code with long descriptor is listed in the table below: HCPCS Level II Code Long Descriptor Effective Date 0073A Immunization administration by intramuscular injection...
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Article Overview
This article explains a January 2022 AMA update tied to pediatric COVID-19 vaccination billing. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with immunization administration reporting, FDA emergency-use changes, and vaccine administration updates for children in the 5-11 age group.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices and billing teams need to track new vaccine administration codes and effective dates when public health guidance changes. Staying current helps support accurate claim reporting and documentation for pediatric immunization services.
What You Will Learn
- What the article is about at a high level
- Which organizations issued the update
- What type of vaccination service change is discussed
- How the effective date and regulatory context are presented
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Pediatric practices
- Immunization clinics
Codes Discussed
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