Medicare Payment for COVID-19 Vaccines

Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Medicare Payment for COVID-19 VaccinesMedicare payment for COVID-19 vaccines is underway and CMS is currently working to make sure the vaccine is available to all Medicare beneficiaries. Continue reading below to learn more.nnQ: How much will Medicare pay for FDA-approved or emergency use authorized COVID-19 vaccines?nnA: CMS will pay $28.39 to administer a single dose vaccine.nnFor vaccines requiring two or more doses, the agency will pay $16.94 for the first dose and $28.39 for the last dose, according to the CMS toolkit.nnCMS said it hopes to enroll new Medicare providers, including pharmacies and other “mass immunizers” to help bring the vaccine to all Medicare beneficiaries.nnFor more information, see “Note from the instructor: Good news regarding COVID-19 vaccines and treatments,” by Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, CHRI.nnRevenue Cycle Advisor combines all of HCPro’s Medicare regulatory and reimbursement resources into one handy and easy-to-access portal. News is not just repeated from other sources. It is analyzed by our Medicare experts so professionals can comprehend any new rule and regulatory updates thoroughly.nnComplete and original article published on healthleadersmedia.com