Annual Updates for Flu Vaccine
This recurring update notification provides the availability of payment allowances for the seasonal influenza virus vaccines as updated on an annual basis, effective August 1 of each year.
The Medicare Part B payment allowance limits for seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are 95% of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) as reflected in the published compendia except where the vaccine is furnished in a hospital outpatient department. When the vaccine is furnished in the hospital outpatient department, payment for the vaccine is based on reasonable cost.
