Tag: CoVID-19
CoVid-19 news from UHC
Temporary cost share waivers extended; additional billing guidance issued
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
Two New Files Added
COVID-19 FAQs on Medicare FFS Billing, CMS, October 6, 2021
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Annual Regulatory Burden Report, MGMA, October 2021
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PHE Extended, Again
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has once again renewed the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, effective Oct. 18, 2021. The extension will continue all telehealth waivers and other flexibilities pursuant to the PHE determination for another 90 days. Unless it is further extended, the current determination will lapse on Jan. 16, 2022. As a reminder, the Biden administration has indicated that it intends to provide the healthcare community with 60 days’ notice prior to allowing the PHE to lapse.
Biden Vaccine Mandate Plan
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden introduced a six-point plan that mandates COVID-19 vaccines for millions of Americans.
Many details of the plan are still being developed as specific regulations are written, but at least one aspect of the plan is clear: The vaccination mandate for “over 17 million health care workers at Medicare and Medicaid-participating hospitals and other health care settings,” largely does not apply to small physician practices, according to Texas Medical Association analysis
Vaccine Documentation Can’t be Required for Medical Treatment
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is notifying practitioners who see Medicaid patients that those patients can’t be required to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of receiving services under Texas Medicaid.
The agency’s Sept. 17 announcement references Gov. Greg Abbott’s Aug. 25 executive order, which bars “[a]ny public or private entity that is receiving or will receive public funds through any means” from requiring COVID-19 vaccination documentation to receive services.
Important Cigna CoVid Updates
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Cigna has taken important steps to deliver accommodations to providers and customers, helping to ensure that our customers have continued access to COVID-19 screening, testing, treatment, and vaccinations in safe settings. Please click on the button to view this update. |
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