AMA Announces CPT® Codes for Coronavirus Vaccines and Administration
The American Medical Association (AMA) published an update to the CPT® code set to include two new Category I vaccine-specific codes for the coronavirus immunizations:
91300 – Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3mL dosage, diluent reconstituted, for intramuscular use
91301 – Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 100 mcg/0.5mL dosage, for intramuscular use
In addition, new vaccine administration codes have been created which are distinct for each coronavirus vaccine and specific dose. They include the actual work of administering the vaccine, as well as all counseling provided to patients or caregivers, and updating the electronic medical record:
0001A – Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3mL dosage, diluent reconstituted; first dose
0002A – Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3mL dosage, diluent reconstituted; second dose
0011A – Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 100 mcg/0.5mL dosage; first dose
0012A – Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 100 mcg/0.5mL dosage; second dose
The CPT® Editorial Panel has worked closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop and approve these unique vaccine and administration codes for appropriate tracking, reporting and analysis that “supports data-driven planning and allocation.” This includes instances in which the vaccine is given and reported, but the vaccine product is not. To read the press release in its entirety, click here:
