How H1N1 Affects You
The AMA
expedited the publication of a new code specific to vaccine
administration and revised existing code 90663 to include the H1N1
vaccine.
The new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®)
code issued by the AMA will streamline the reporting and reimbursement
procedure for physicians and health care providers who are expected to
administer nearly 200 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine in the United States.
The codes will also help to efficiently report and track immunization
and counseling services related to the H1N1 vaccine throughout the
health care system.
- Read the entire AMA news release.
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www.flula.com - DHH has published a web site dedicated to the latest news and information on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). Physicians are encouraged to review the online training course and stay up to date by reading the weekly influenza update. The site also has links to testing protocols and CDC guidance for physicians.
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UnitedHealthcareOnline H1N1 Flu Resources – UnitedHealthcare’s web page has information for physicians, including billing guidance and links to the AMA and CDC H1N1 informational web sites.
H1N1 Resources:
- www.flu.gov
- http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu
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http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/InformationbyDrugClass/ucm100228.htm -- information on antivirals.
- http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6539.pdf -- CMS billing information.
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http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Emergency/Downloads/Medicare_FFS_Emergency_Qs_As_082609.pdf --Information for Medicare Fee-for-Service Providers.
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