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Monkeypox test and vaccine policy update, effective 7/26/2022

Washington Apple Health·WA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 26, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Washington State Apple Health (Medicaid) now covers monkeypox testing and vaccines retroactive to July 26, 2022. Three new CPT codes are covered: 87593 for monkeypox testing, 90611 for smallpox & monkeypox vaccine, and 90622 for vaccinia virus vaccine.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must update system to recognize CPT codes 87593, 90611, and 90622 as covered services for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) patients. Verify maximum allowable fees on HCA's updated fee schedules webpage. Begin billing these codes for services provided on or after July 26, 2022.

Affected Billing Codes

87593
90611
90622