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CignaCommercial · Reimbursement · Claims & Billing · Allergy & Immunology, Family Medicine, General Practice +2 moreMedium impact

Immunization Fee Schedule (NIIFS) quarterly update

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by Jul 31, 2026
Effective date
Aug 1, 2026
Identified
Jul 30, 2026

Summary

Cigna Healthcare's National Injectable and Immunization Fee Schedule (NIIFS) has been updated for the third quarter of 2026 and will become effective August 1, 2026. The billing team must obtain the updated fee schedule to ensure accurate reimbursement for injectable drugs and immunization administration services.

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What to do

by Jul 31, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing team must obtain and review the updated 2026 Q3 NIIFS from Cigna Healthcare provider resources.
02Download the complete fee schedule document and cross-reference current billing codes used for immunization and injectable drug claims.
03Update billing software with any new, deleted, or revised HCPCS codes and reimbursement rates effective August 1, 2026.
04Communicate changes to clinical staff and front desk to ensure accurate charge capture.
If missed: Failure to implement updates may result in claim denials or incorrect reimbursement starting August 1, 2026.

Original notice

Immunization Fee Schedule (NIIFS) quarterly update
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