CommercialBilling CodesMedium impact
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration 3rd Dose (1500 Billing)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Coding
Effective date
Aug 12, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSKS will reimburse two new HCPCS codes (0003A and 0013A) for COVID-19 vaccine third dose administration effective August 12, 2021. These codes specifically cover mRNA-LNP vaccines for third dose boosters administered by intramuscular injection.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must add HCPCS codes 0003A and 0013A to billing system for COVID-19 vaccine third dose administration. Update encounter forms and billing software to include these new codes for mRNA-LNP vaccine boosters. Ensure staff can distinguish third dose billing from initial vaccination series.