CMS highlights additional payment for in-home vaccinations

Effective Jan 8, 2024

Published Jan 8, 2024

Last Reviewed Jan 8, 2024

CMS’ additional payments for in-home vaccinations now includes COVID-19, Flu, Hepatitis B and Pneumococcal, according to the latest MLN newsletter.

For COVID-19 vaccines in 2024, Medicare pays approximately $38 in addition to the standard administration amount (approximately $40 per COVID-19 vaccine dose) for a total payment of approximately $78 for a COVID-19 vaccine dose you administer in a patient's home.

For Flu, Hepatitis B and Pneumococcal shots in 2024, the additional payment amount for in-home Part B preventive vaccine administration is approximately $38. CMS pays this amount in addition to the standard administration amount (approximately $30 per flu, hepatitis B or pneumococcal shot) for a total payment of approximately $68.

See more at https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/preventive-services/home-vaccine-administration-additional-payment.

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