Influenza

Home Provider Part B Education

The influenza page is a central location for all influenza information coming from WPS Medicare. The page also contains links to important CMS Resources. For general information regarding issues that affect all providers, see the provider home page for news and sign-up to receive WPS Medicare eNews.

Policy and Coverage

• WPS Medicare Policy Page
• CMS Policy Homepage

WPS Medicare Articles and Resources

Influenza, Pneumococcal

• Centralized Billing Period for Flu, PPV
• Coding Guidelines for the Influenza, Pneumococcal, and Hepatitis B Vaccines

Roster Bills

• Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination Roster
• Influenza Virus Vaccine Roster for Mass Immunizers

CMS Resources

• Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Pricing
• 2008 Reminder for Roster Billing and Centralized Billing for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations MM6121
• Medicare Claims Processing Manual, IOM Pub. 100-04, Chapter 18, Preventive & Screening Services
• Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, IOM Pub. 100-02, Chapter 15, Covered Medical & Other Health Services
• Guide to Preventive Services for Providers, Physicians, Suppliers, and Other Health Care Professionals
• MLN Preventive Services Educational Products Web Page
• Quick Reference Information: Medicare Part B Immunization Billing Chart

Education

• Computer Based Trainings (CBT)
• Live Education Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• CMS Roster FAQs
• CMS Influenza FAQs
• CMS FAQs

Important Areas

• Fees
• EDI
• Claims
• Appeals
• Forms
• Enrollment
• Financial
• Medicare Secondary Payer
• Medical Review/CERT

Page Last Updated: Thursday, 18-Mar-2010 05:56:40 CDT