BC Advantage - 2024 Issue 1

Big Changes Will Streamline CPT Coding for Immunization

Significant changes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) code set for immunizations reflect the changing nature of how COVID-19 is being addressed as actions transition from a public health emergency response to combatting emerging variants much like the flu.   One significant change involves the consolidation of more than 50 previous codes to streamline reporting of immunizations for COVID-19. A new vaccine-administration code,  90480 , was approved for reporting the administration of any COVID-19 vaccine for any patient. This replaces all previously approved, product-specific vaccine-administration codes.   From a public health perspective, there was great initial value...

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