MMS Flu Advisory: New CPT Codes for H1N1 Immunizations

The AMA today announced two new CPT codes for the upcoming H1N1 immunizations. Coding from the AMA:

Use code 90470 to report H1N1 immunization administration and counseling. Code 90663 was revised by the CPT Editorial Panel to refer specifically to the H1N1 vaccine product. Both, revised code 90663 and Category I CPT Code 90470 are effective immediately.

For quick reference, the two codes are below:

90470-H1N1 immunization administration (intramuscular, intranasal), including counseling when performed

90663-Influenza virus vaccine, pandemic formulation, H1N1

For more information:

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/news/news/cpt-codes-h1n1-immunizations.shtml