The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, Adjuvanted for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in patients 18 years and older. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued 3 new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes effective June 13, 2022.
Code 91304 For Vaccine Product:
- Long descriptor: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, recombinant spike protein nanoparticle, saponin-based adjuvant, preservative free, 5 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use
- Short descriptor: SARSCOV2 VAC 5MCG/0.5ML IM
Code 0041A For Vaccine Administration, First Dose:
- Long descriptor: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, recombinant spike protein nanoparticle, saponin-based adjuvant, preservative free, 5 mcg/0.5 mL dosage; first dose
- Short descriptor: ADM SARSCOV2 5MCG/0.5ML 1ST
Code 0042A For Vaccine Administration, Second Dose:
- Long descriptor: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, recombinant spike protein nanoparticle, saponin-based adjuvant, preservative free, 5 mcg/0.5 mL dosage; second dose
- Short descriptor: ADM SARSCOV2 5MCG/0.5ML 2ND
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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