COVID-19 Resource Catalog-AMA RUC Recommendations COVID-19 Immunization Administration

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The document contains recommendations from the American Medical Association (AMA) and Specialty Society RVS Update Committee (RUC) regarding COVID-19 immunization administration codes. The recommendations are focused on four new codes that describe the administration of COVID-19 vaccines through intramuscular injection. The RUC recommends that the values for these new codes be based on the values for a similar immunization administration code. The recommendations have the support of several specialty societies. The document also provides information on the recommended values and rationale for three specific CPT codes for COVID-19 immunization administration. These codes are used for different doses of the vaccine and are typically not reported on the same date as other codes. The document emphasizes the need for accurate reimbursement rates and maintaining high immunization rates. It notes that these recommendations are submitted to CMS and are not yet finalized or implemented.

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AMA/Specialty Society RVS Update Committee Summary of Recommendations
- December 2020 - SARS-CoV-2-Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids

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American Medical Association

Specialty Society RVS Update Committee

COVID-19 immunization administration codes

intramuscular injection

RUC recommendations

specialty societies

CPT codes

reimbursement rates

immunization rates

CMS