Vaccine Administration and Coding

The information below can assist Atlantic members with proper coding for vaccine administration, especially in light of the 2011 coding changes.

Please contact Jeff Winokur, Atlantic's CEO via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or at 800.741.2044 for additional information on Atlantic's program or reimbursement support.

 Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit

Guidance for immunization policies and procedures covering Vaccine receiving, storage, transporting, inventory management, preparation and disposal.

Click here
(source: Center for Disease Control, Nov 2012)

2011 Pediatric Immunization Administration Codes
(click here)

Frequently Asked Questions and list of codes
for the new 2011 CPT Administration codes. 
(source:   American Academy of Pediatrics Nov 2010)

Vaccine Administration Presentation

Jeff Winokur, CEO of Atlantic Health Partners July 2012 Webinar where he explained --
1. How to properly use vaccine administration codes (these were updated in 2011)
2. What vaccines are provided under Medicare Part B vs. Part D, and how to properly bill for each respectively
3. How to evaluate vaccine reimbursement

You can view it at -- http://www.screencast.com/t/wIj46hFc

"Cracking the Codes" Presentation 
(click here)

2011 overview of the rules for
Administration of Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccines.
(source:   Sanofi Pasteur Inc. 2011)