New reporting guidelines establish unique codes for immunization counseling by QHPs, indicating key shifts in practices.
Beginning with services provided on and after January 1, 2026, pediatric physicians and other qualified health care professionals (QHPs) will report immunization counseling that does not result in same-date immunization administration (IA) with unique time-based codes. This article reviews the following information regarding use of these new codes: Immunization counseling codes Reporting guidelines Immunization counseling versus evaluation and management (E/M) codes
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