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CPT code for Janssen CoVid-19 Booster

October 27, 2021

The new CPT code for the booster dose of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine joins unique CPT codes previously issued to COVID-19 vaccine booster doses from Moderna and Pfizer. 

For quick reference, the new code assigned to the Janssen booster for the COVID-19 vaccine is:

0034A    Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, DNA, spike protein, adenovirus type 26 (Ad26) vector, preservative free, 5×1010 viral particles/0.5 mL dosage; booster dose

UHC Policy Updates November 2021

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 Reimbursement Policy Update Bulletin: November 2021

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 Reimbursement Policy Update Bulletin: November 2021

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 Medical Policy Update Bulletin: November 2021

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 Medical Policy Update Bulletin: November 2021

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 Coverage Summary Update Bulletin: November 2021

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 Policy Guideline Update Bulletin: November 2021

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