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Follow 4 Steps To Flu Vaccination Services Success

Published on Wed Aug 22, 2012

Hint: Use the same system for reporting H1N1 vaccinations.Come October, practices will begin gearing up for a new flu season. You could end up with an epidemic of ailing influenza vaccine claims if you miss four key pointers.1. Check Vaccine Type The first step to accurate flu vaccination reporting is to check for the presence or absence of preservative to arrive at the right code. The next key is to look at the age of the patient who is receiving the flu shots.Based on the type of vaccine, age of the patient and mode of administration, you can then choose from one of the following codes:90655 -- Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative free, when administered to children 6-35 months of age, for intramuscular use 90656 -- Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative free, when administered to individuals 3 years and older, for intramuscular use 90657 -- Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when [...]
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