AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Quarter 4; For Your Information
Reporting of a new flu vaccine
Currently, a preservative-free influenza vaccine with the trade name Flucelvax Quadrivalent is reported with CPT code 90674 , Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (cciiv4), derived from cell cultures, subunit, preservative and antibiotic free, 0.5 ml dosage, for intramuscular use. For the reporting of a new preservative, antibiotic-free influenza vaccine with the same trade name (Flucelvax Quadrivalent), HCPCS code Q2039 , Influenza virus vaccine, not otherwise specified, may be reported between August 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. However, effective January 1, 2018, CPT code 90756 should be reported for the antibiotic-free Flucelvax Quadrivalent instead of Q2039 . Brand Name Type/Variation CPT/HCPCS Code...
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Article Overview
This article covers billing/reporting guidance for a specific influenza vaccine brand and how its coding changed over a limited date range. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and reimbursement professionals who need to track vaccine code assignments across CPT and HCPCS and understand the timing of the change. The article focuses on the relevant code sets, effective dates, and product variations discussed in the source.
Why This Topic Matters
Vaccine coding can change based on product formulation and effective date, so accurate reporting affects claim accuracy and compliance. This topic is relevant for organizations that administer influenza vaccines and need to update charge capture and billing workflows when coding assignments change.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames reporting for a specific influenza vaccine product
- Which code sets are involved in the reporting discussion
- How the article presents the time-limited transition between reporting options
- What product variation distinctions are discussed in the source
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Immunization clinics
- Physician practices
Codes Discussed
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