H1N1 vaccine forecasting is complicated because doses are available in multiple forms (shots and nasal spray), and patients under the age of ten must return for a second dose 21-28 days later. In addition, attention must be paid to other vaccines given recently “ including seasonal flu “ that may interfere with this schedule. Otherwise the immunization may be less effective.

H1N1 billing rules are equally complicated because the American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services only defined special codes for this purpose on September 28. By that time, many insurance payers had already announced their own rules. Doctors must follow correct guidelines for each payer in order to get paid for administering the vaccine. (The vaccine is given to doctors free of charge by the Federal government and cannot be resold.)

It was quite a whirlwind around here for the past two weeks, said Anderson, but it was worth it. Pediatrics First?„? is more than a mission statement to us; it ™s a way of life. We knew our clients would be inundated early, and we wanted to be sure they were prepared. We ™re proud to be doing our part to help doctors respond to this public health crisis.

Source: Connexin Software