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title: "Update on Covid-19: Vaccinations and CPT Codes"
description: CDC recommends updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter
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# [Update on Covid-19: Vaccinations and CPT Codes](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/update-on-covid-19-vaccinations-from-hrsa)

 Written by [Practice Support Team](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/practice-support-team) | Sep 20, 2023, 2:45:00 PM

On Tuesday, September 12, the CDC recommended that everyone 6 months and older receive either of the following updated COVID-19 vaccinations:

- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (2023-2024 Formula)
- Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (2023-2024 Formula)

See the [CDC press release](https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0912-COVID-19-Vaccine.html). 

This recommendation follows the [FDA's authorization](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-takes-action-updated-mrna-covid-19-vaccines-better-protect-against-currently-circulating) of these products on Monday, September 11.

FDA's authorization simultaneously rescinded the authorization for bivalent vaccines, specifically in this statement: *"As part of today's actions, the bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the United States."*

 To minimize the risk of [vaccine administration errors](https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us-appendix.html#appendix-c), providers should:

- Remove all bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from storage units immediately, even if they are not expired.
- Dispose of all bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine vials in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Source: [HRSA Bulletin](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USHHSHRSA/bulletins/3705340?reqfrom=share)

From CMS:

Six New CPT Codes Effective September 11, 2023

1. 90480 - COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
2. 91318 - COVID-19 Vaccine, 3 mcg/0.2 mL
3. 91319 - COVID-19 Vaccine, 10 mcg
4. 91320 - COVID-19 Vaccine, 30 mcg
5. 91321 - COVID-19 Vaccine, 25 mcg
6. 91322 - COVID-19 Vaccine, 50 mcg

The federal government isn't purchasing these products.  Medicare Part B pays for the drug and its administration under the applicable Medicare Part B payment policy. [Get the most current list of billing codes, including short descriptors, payment allowances, and effective dates](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/all-fee-service-providers/medicare-part-b-drug-average-sales-price/vaccine-pricing).

Medicare no longer pays for these CPT Codes as of September 12, 2023:

91312, 91313, 91314, 91315, 91316, 91317, 0121A, 0124A, 0134A, 0141A, 0142A, 0144A, 0151A, 0154A, 0164A, 0171A, 0172A, 0173A, and 0174A

Source: [MLNconnects Newsletter 2023-09-14 OCE](https://www.cms.gov/training-education/medicare-learning-network/newsletter/2023-09-14-oce)

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