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Revisions to Medicare Part B Coverage of Pneumococcal Vaccinations Policy

Published 12/26/2024

Make sure your billing staff knows about the updated Medicare coverage requirements for pneumococcal vaccinations and the changes to align with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination coverage.

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