Wiki 2010-2011 season flu vaccines

[LizM01]

Is there a set time period when seasonal vaccinations can be administered and billed?

I over heard a conversation where the following questions was asked: "Our office received a new shipment of Flu Vaccine, can the doctors begin administering and billing for it?

Thanks
LizM, CPC-A

 

[cmcgarry]

Is there a set time period when seasonal vaccinations can be administered and billed?

I over heard a conversation where the following questions was asked: "Our office received a new shipment of Flu Vaccine, can the doctors begin administering and billing for it?

Thanks
LizM, CPC-A

The CDC website is the best place to check on when vaccines should be given. Usually, providers try to give the flu shot a little later than August, since if too early it won't cover the entire flu season - but I've heard of flu outbreaks already, so perhaps they've changed. Here's a link to the CDC site: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp.htm

Hope this helps!

 

[LizM01]

Thank you for the link. Very helpful.