NQF 0041 - New Flu Vaccine Codes Added
New Flu Vaccine Codes to Increase Numerator
In 2012.0.7115, six new flu vaccine codes have been added to the list of codes that will increase the numerator calculation. These six flu vaccine codes are as follows:
- Q2034: Afluria vacc, split virus vaccin, IM
- Q2035: Afluria vacc, 3 yrs & >, IM
- Q2036: Flulaval vacc, 3 yrs & >, IM
- Q2037: Fluvirin vacc, 3 yrs & >, IM
- Q2038: Fluzone vacc, 3 yrs & >, IM
- Q2039: FLU VACCINE, 3 YRS & >, IM
For details on the documentaiton requirements, as well as the numerator and denominator calculation for this measure, please see: NQF 0041 - Preventative Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization for Patients > 50 Years Old.