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.
CPT Code - Vaccine Product
Use the CPT code for the vaccine and dose administered.
Spikevax® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) 50mcg/0.5mL
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.
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
Document the patient's situation and use consistent with the FDA authorization and CDC guidelines as appropriate.
CVX
- 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.
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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