Coding for Reimbursement

Medicare

For Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare covers COVID-19 vaccines through Medicare Part B. Claims for COVID-19 vaccines must be submitted to Medicare Part B Administrative Contractors (MACs) or Medicare Advantage.

Health care providers should code for the vaccine product administered and the related COVID-19 vaccine administration.

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  1. Spikevax 0.25 mL dose
  2. Medicare
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CPT Code - Vaccine Product

Use the CPT code for the vaccine and dose administered.

Spikevax® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) 2025-2026 Formula0.25 mL Prefilled Syringe

VACCINE CODE:
CPT 91321

VACCINE DESCRIPTOR:

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, 25 mcg/0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use.

CPT Code - Vaccine Administration

Use CPT code 90480 for administration of all COVID-19 vaccinations.

ADMINISTRATION CODE:
CPT 90480

ADMINISTRATION DESCRIPTOR:

Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, single dose.

Additional Codes

ICD-10

DIAGNOSIS CODE:
Z23 Encounter for Immunization

DIAGNOSIS DOCUMENTATION:

Document the patient's situation and use consistent with the FDA authorization and CDC guidelines.

CVX

CVX CODE:
311

CVX DESCRIPTOR:
  • SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine, mRNA, spike protein, LNP, preservative free, 25 mcg/0.25 mL dose.
  • Used for registries as required.

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Please see the Spikevax® 2025-2026 Formula Prescribing Information.

Spikevax 2025-2026 Formula Prescribing Information

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