COVID-19: New Codes for Moderna Vaccine Booster Doses

On March 29, 2022, the FDA amended the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization (PDF), including new packaging for vaccine boosters (blue cap).CMS issued new codes, effective March 29, 2022, for the vaccine booster (91309) and administration (0094a).

Code: 91309

  • Long descriptor: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 50 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use
  • Short descriptor: SARSCOV2 VAC 50MCG/0.5ML IM

Code: 0094A

  • Long descriptor: Immunization administration by intramuscular injection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, 50 mcg/0.5 mL dosage, booster dose
  • Short descriptor: ADM SARSCOV2 50 MCG/.5 MLBST

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Source: CMS MLN Connects dated April 14, 2022

 

Last Updated Nov 14 , 2023