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Coverage of mNEXSPIKE (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) for Medicare Advantage Members (Retroactively effective to August 27, 2025)
Independence Blue Cross·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +3 more·News & Announcements
Effective date
Aug 27, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
A new COVID-19 mRNA vaccine called mNEXSPIKE is now covered for Medicare Advantage members, with coverage retroactively effective to August 27, 2025. This policy was just announced and represents a fresh addition to covered vaccine options.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccine administration can be billed for Medicare Advantage patients with retroactive coverage back to August 27, 2025. Contact payer for specific billing codes and ensure vaccine inventory and administration procedures are updated. Review any Medicare Advantage claims for this vaccine submitted since August 27 that may have been denied.