​COVID-19 Vaccines for Fall 2023​ Claim Submission Update

On October 23, 2023, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) sent a bulletin regarding the coverage of COVID-19 vaccines.     

OMS has completed the update to our systems, and you may begin to submit claims for these services.    

These rates are applicable only to vaccines that have been directly purchased. Any vaccine that is received via government supply or through the Vaccines for Children’s program will require the use of the SL modifier and will be reimbursed at $0.  

  

COVID- 19 Billing Codes   

Pfizer BioN-Tech COVID-19 Vaccine – 6 months through 4 years old  

Code   

Description   

Effective Date   

MaineCare Rate   

91318  

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, 3 mcg/0.2 mL dosage, diluent reconstituted, tris-sucrose formulation, for intramuscular use  

09/11/2023  

$65.36  

Pfizer BioN-Tech COVID-19 Vaccine – 5 years through 11 years old   

Code   

Description   

Effective Date   

MaineCare Rate   

91319  

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, 10 mcg/0.2 mL dosage, tris-sucrose formulation, for intramuscular use  

09/11/2023  

$87.78  

Pfizer BioN-Tech COVID-19 Vaccine – 12 years and older   

Code   

Description   

Effective Date   

MaineCare Rate   

91320  

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, 30 mcg/0.3 mL dosage, tris-sucrose formulation, for intramuscular use  

09/11/2023  

$131.10  

   

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine – 6 months through 11 years old   

Code   

Description   

Effective Date   

MaineCare Rate   

91321  

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, 25 mcg/0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use  

09/11/2023  

$145.92  

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine – 12 years and older  

Code   

Description   

Effective Date   

MaineCare Rate   

91322  

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, 50 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use  

09/11/2023  

145.92  

  

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine – 12 years and older   

Code   

Description   

Effective Date   

MaineCare Rate   

91304  

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, recombinant spike protein nanoparticle, saponin-based adjuvant, 5 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use  

10/03/2023  

$148.20  

  

COVID-19 Vaccine Administration  

Code   

Description   

Effective Date   

MaineCare Rate   

90480  

Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, single dose  

09/11/23  

$39.11  

Note: The COVID-19 vaccine administration code will be added for roster billing   

 

Please be reminded, MaineCare will continue to provide full coverage, without cost sharing through September 30, 2024, for the COVID-19 vaccine and its administration as required by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. The ARPA requirement applies only to those persons with current MaineCare coverage. Anyone who is uninsured or who does not have full MaineCare coverage may have access to the vaccine through the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) Bridge Access Program.   

Providers may visit the Maine CDC Immunization Program Website for up-to-date information on administering and ordering COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses.      

If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines or their administration, please contact your Provider Relations Specialist.     

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