ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert
Vaccine Payments:
Use This Handy Chart For Medicare Part B Flu Vaccine 2015-2016 Payments
Published on Mon Oct 26, 2015
Medicare has released its payments for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines administered through July 31, 2016, which covers the upcoming flu season. Remember that for Medicare, the annual Part B deductible and coinsurance amounts do not apply for these vaccines if you participate in Medicare; some private payers may follow similar polices for preventative services, says Todd Thomas, CPC, CCS-P, President of ERcoder, Inc in Edmond OK.
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