The CPT® Assistant Special Edition: February Update explains proper use of three new COVID-19 vaccine codes. The codes apply to the Pfizer tris-sucrose formulation vaccine for patients ages 6 months to 4 years. The dosage is 3 mcg/0.2 mL.
The codes will become effective upon receiving emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, and this special edition helps you prepare by explaining the new codes’ intent:
The CPT® Assistant Special Edition: February Update includes clinical examples and procedure descriptions to help you apply the new codes correctly.
The issue is now available on Codify by AAPC. Find it by searching for 0081A, 0082A, or 91308 in our Code Connect: CPT® Assistant Search add-on.