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Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCSMedicaid · Administrative · Provider News · AZMedium impact

COVID-19 Vaccine Fee-for-Service Administration Rates Increase As of Aug. 9

Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 17, 2026

Summary

This is a comprehensive COVID-19 FAQ document that covers multiple billing and administrative guidance areas. The title mentions COVID-19 vaccine administration rate increases as of August 9, but the actual policy content is a general FAQ updated April 2024 covering billing codes, prior authorization exemptions, and various COVID-19 related procedures.

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What to do

Action · 4 steps
01Review COVID-19 billing procedures to ensure compliance with current AHCCCS guidance.
02Billing team should verify that COVID-19 testing and treatment claims are not being held for prior authorization (which is prohibited).
03Confirm use of ICD-10 code U07.1 for COVID-19 diagnoses.
04Check fee schedule at https://www.azahcccs.gov/PlansProviders/RatesAndBilling/FFS/ for current COVID-19 vaccine administration rates.

Codes mentioned

U07.1

Original notice

COVID-19 Vaccine Fee-for-Service Administration Rates Increase As of Aug. 9
azahcccs.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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