Coding for Reimbursement

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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CPT Code - Vaccine Product

Use the CPT code for the vaccine and dose administered.

Spikevax® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) 50mcg/0.5mL

VACCINE CODE:
CPT 91322

VACCINE DESCRIPTOR:

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, 50 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use.

CPT Code - Vaccine Administration

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

CVX

CVX CODE:
312

CVX DESCRIPTOR:
  • SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine, mRNA, spike protein, LNP, preservative free, 50 mcg/0.5 mL dose.
  • Used for registries as required.

For more details, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Please see the Spikevax® 2024-2025 Formula Prescribing Information and the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) Fact Sheets for more information.

Spikevax 2024-2025 Formula Prescribing Information 12y

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine 2024-2025 Formula Fact Sheet for Vaccine Providers 6m-11y

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine 2024-2025 Formula Fact Sheet for Vaccine Recipients 6m-11y

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