The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requests Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) handle payments and make changes to the Common Working File (CWF) for the addition of influenza virus vaccine code 90682. Contractors must accept claims with dates of service on or after July 1, 2017. Contractors must make payments, adjust claims and otherwise work with code 90682 according to new guidelines available via a CMS web link.

Full Transmittal: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/2017Downloads/R3711CP.pdf

Subject: Implementation of New Influenza Virus Vaccine Code

Number: 3711

Title: Change Request 9876

Release Date: Feb. 3, 2017

Effective Date: July 1, 2017

Implementation Date: July 3, 2017

Special Notes: N/A