Some U.S. insurance plans still need to update billing codes for new COVID-19 vaccine shots

"Nightmare," Some planning to get new COVID-19 vaccine getting bills for nearly $200 Some people planning to get the new COVID-19 vaccine are getting bills for nearly $200. CBS Boston

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According to both CVS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the new vaccines have a new billing code for insurances – which has not been updated in all insurance plans, leading to the erroneous charge for people seeking out a vaccine in this first week.

"Some payers are still updating their systems and may not yet be set up to cover the updated COVID-19 vaccines. If this happens, our pharmacy teams can help patients schedule an appointment for a later date," a CVS Spokesperson said.

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