G0008
Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine
Code Description
HCPCS code G0008 is used to report the administration of an influenza virus vaccine. It represents the administration service only and should be billed in addition to the appropriate HCPCS or CPT code for the influenza vaccine itself. Medicare uses G0008 for covered influenza vaccine administration services.
When to Use G0008
Common situations include:
Administration of a seasonal influenza vaccine to a Medicare beneficiary.
Annual preventive influenza immunizations.
Physician offices administering flu vaccines.
Hospital outpatient departments administering influenza vaccines.
Clinics and pharmacies providing Medicare-covered influenza vaccinations.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation should include:
Vaccine administered.
Date of administration.
Route of administration.
Provider administering the vaccine.
Medical record supporting the vaccination.
Complete immunization documentation.
Examples
Example 1
A Medicare patient receives the annual influenza vaccine during a preventive office visit. The provider bills the influenza vaccine product separately and reports HCPCS code G0008 for administering the vaccine.
Example 2
A pharmacy administers a Medicare-covered influenza vaccine during flu season. The pharmacy reports the appropriate influenza vaccine code along with HCPCS code G0008 for the administration service.
Common Billing Mistakes
Common billing mistakes include:
Billing G0008 without reporting the influenza vaccine product when required.
Using G0008 for vaccines other than influenza.
Reporting the administration more than once for the same vaccine.
Failing to document the vaccine administration.
Reporting an incorrect influenza vaccine code with G0008.
Related HCPCS Codes
G0009
Administration of Pneumococcal Vaccine
G0010
Administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine
G2211
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FAQ
What is HCPCS code G0008?
G0008 reports the administration of an influenza virus vaccine for Medicare beneficiaries. The vaccine itself is billed separately.
Does G0008 include the influenza vaccine?
No. G0008 reports only the administration service. The influenza vaccine product must be billed separately using the appropriate vaccine code.
Who can bill G0008?
Physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, and other qualified healthcare providers that administer Medicare-covered influenza vaccines may report G0008 when payer requirements are met.
Can G0008 be billed every year?
Yes. Medicare generally covers one seasonal influenza vaccine each flu season, and G0008 may be reported each time an eligible influenza vaccine is administered.
Code Type
HCPCS Level II
Service Type
Reported With
Vaccine Administration
Influenza Vaccine Codes
