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Hepatitis B Vaccine (CPB 0410, reviewed 2026-07-06)
Aetna·Allergy & Immunology, Family Medicine, General Practice +6 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 6, 2026
We identified it
Aug 15, 2026
Summary
Aetna updated its Hepatitis B vaccine medical policy (CPB 0410) effective July 6, 2026, establishing comprehensive coverage criteria for HepB vaccination across all age groups and risk categories. The policy covers routine infant/child vaccination, catch-up vaccination for adults through age 59, and selective vaccination for adults 60+ with specific risk factors or conditions. Billing teams must verify member eligibility against the expanded criteria and use the covered CPT/HCPCS codes with supporting ICD-10 diagnosis codes to ensure claim approval.
Action Required
By July 6, 2026 (EFFECTIVE DATE): Billing team must update claim submission protocols to include appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes when billing HepB vaccine CPT codes 90636, 90739-90748 and administration code G0010. Create workflow checklist to verify member meets one of Aetna's covered indications (age-based routine vaccination, catch-up through age 59, age 60+ with risk factors, or specific medical conditions listed). Update billing system to flag claims missing required ICD-10 codes for HepB vaccine and require selection of qualifying medical indication before submission. Train front-desk and billing staff on expanded coverage criteria, particularly the new age 60+ vaccination eligibility with/without risk factors, and immunocompromised booster requirements (anti-HBs testing triggers). Identify and communicate to providers that work-related and travel-related vaccination is NOT covered per policy limitations. Update encounter templates to capture risk factor documentation (sexual exposure, percutaneous exposure, chronic liver disease, HIV status, etc.) needed to support medical necessity. Failure to include required diagnosis codes or submit claims without qualifying indications will result in denials.