Billing for Medicare Part D vaccines.
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Y ou are probably familiar with the coding and billing process for the limited number of preventive vaccines that Medicare has traditionally covered under Part B (i.e., influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B). With the advent of the new herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine and its coverage under Medicare Part D, this familiar routine has been interrupted. Here’s what you need to know to get paid for Part D vaccines and their administration.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Family practice management
دوره 14 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007