AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2024 Quarter 2; For Your Information
New CPT Codes for Influenza Vaccines
The following CPT codes were released to the American Medical Association’s website on December 28, 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2024. CPT Code Long Descriptor Effective Date 90637 Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (qIRV), mRNA; 30 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use July 1, 2024 90638 Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (qIRV), mRNA; 60 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use July 1, 2024 ...
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Article Overview
This premium article reviews a small set of newly released CPT vaccine codes tied to influenza immunization and identifies when they become effective. It is relevant for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and clinical practices that track annual CPT updates and vaccine reporting changes. The article focuses on the code release notice, the affected code set, and the implementation timeline.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual CPT updates can affect charge capture, claim submission, and internal coding references for vaccine administration and reporting. Knowing which new vaccine codes are being introduced and when they take effect helps organizations prepare for updates in coding workflows and system tables.
What You Will Learn
- Which code set the article addresses
- What type of CPT update is being announced
- When the newly released vaccine codes take effect
- How the article frames the update for influenza immunization coding
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Practice managers
- Immunization program staff
Codes Discussed
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