New Vaccine Administered (CVX) and National Drug Code (NDC) Codes Are Being Added for Pneumococcal (PCV)

New **Vaccine Administered (CVX) and National Drug Code (NDC) Codes Are Being Added for Pneumococcal (PCV): On January 28, 2022 the CDC ACIP approved use of two new PCV immunizations, PCV15 and PCV20. Two new CVX codes and four new NDC codes were added to the CDC code sets for these immunizations. This announcement was published here: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7104a1.htm. For Clinicians: PCV15 and PCV20 Usage Guidelines Adults 65 years of age or older who have not previously received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or whose previous vaccination history is unknown should receive a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (either PCV20 or PCV15). If PCV15 is used, this should be followed by a dose of PPSV23.   Adults aged 19 years of age or older with certain underlying medical conditions or other risk factors who have not previously received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or whose previous vaccination history is unknown should receive a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (either PCV20 or PCV15). If PCV15 is used, this should be followed by a dose of PPSV23.   Visit these links for additional info (See Table 1): https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/blog/2021/11/16/pneumococcal-20-valent-conjugate-vaccine-suspension-intramuscular-injection-prevnar-20tm-hcpcs-code https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/blog/2021/12/21/pneumococcal-15-valent-conjugate-vaccine-suspension-intramuscular-injection-vaxneuvancetm-hcpcs-code.   For IT or EHR professionals: Technical Requirements and Code Sets to Be Added for PCV Changes To document your PCV15 and PCV20 vaccine administrations please add the new CVX and NDC codes below. KYIR will only read the numeric code to record the vaccine type and not text in the description.   CVX code should be sent in the RXA 5.1 and NDC should be sent in the RXA 5.4 fields.   CVX 215   Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. MVX Code – MSD Pneumococcal conjugate PCV15, polysaccharide CRM197 conjugate, adjuvant, PF Unit of Sale (Box) 00006-4329-03 Unit of Sale (Box) 00006-4329-02 Unit of Use (Vial) 00006-4329-01 CVX 216   Wyeth Pharmaceutical Division of Wyeth Holdings LLC (Acquired by Pfizer) MVX Code – PFR Pneumococcal conjugate PCV20, polysaccharide CRM197 conjugate, adjuvant, PF Unit of Sale (Box) 00005-2000-02 Unit of Sale (Box) 00005-2000-10 Unit of Use (Vial) 00005-2000-01   To find the newest CVX and NDC codes please bookmark this link: https://www2a.cdc.gov/vaccines/iis/iisstandards/vaccines.asp?rpt=ndc   If you have questions on how to add or ensure this new CVX and identifying information are in your EHR, please contact the CHFS Immunization Onboarding Team: CHFSOATSKIR@ky.gov Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact support@subscriptions.ky.gov. This service is provided to you at no charge by Kentucky.gov. This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services · 275 E. Main St. · Frankfort KY 40602