The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC

Sheraton Ballroom I
Wednesday, March 19, 2003: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

E3: Everything You Want to Know About Medicare Reimbursement for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations

Presenters in this workshop will describe and discuss how claims are paid under the Medicare Reimbursement System (Part A-Fiscal Intermediary (OPPS)) and Part B-Carrier). Question and Answer Session: Speakers Responding to Providers’ Questions on Reimbursement Issues.
Learning Objectives: Participants in this workshop will be able to desribe Medicare’s coverage policy and billing instructions for flu and pneumonia vaccinations; the reimbursement methodology for Part A and Part B, which includes how rates are calculated; and the new changes for flu and pneumonia vaccinations based on cost under OPPS.

Moderator:Linda L. Horsch
11:00 AMIntroductory Remarks
11:05 AMPresentation — Linda Horsch
11:25 AMPresentation — Jeanne Staples
11:45 AMPresentation — Christine Davidson
12:05 PMDiscussion

The 37th National Immunization Conference of CDC