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November 1, 2025

New Codes for Stand-Alone Immunization Counseling in 2026

Key Points

New time-based codes for immunization counseling will be introduced in 2026.
The reporting guidelines clarify differences between immunization counseling and E/M codes.
Pediatric physicians and QHPs will adapt to these changes starting January 1, 2026.
These updates aim to improve documentation practices without same-date immunization administration.

Abstract

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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synapsesocial.com/papers/690550001a99e50463de6b47 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1542/pcco_book259_document003

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