The Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) relies on dedicated providers like you to serve the health care needs of members of Iowa's Medicaid program. By participating in Iowa Medicaid you are joining a network of providers throughout the State whose efforts and commitment have resulted in a significant increase in the number of Iowa families who have access to appropriate health care. Without the participation of providers like you, this program would not be possible!

2009 Flu Vaccine Update

The IME will pay for administration of the regular flu shots for all covered Medicaid members when the vaccine is covered under the VFC program. The vaccine and administration codes will be the same as in prior years. The vaccine and administration is also covered for all those where the VFC program does not apply. This year all people are encouraged to receive the regular flu vaccine and to receive it early. H1N1 vaccine will be free to all providers; questions about vaccine distribution and availability should be addressed to the Iowa Department of Public Health. The IME is responsible for the administration charges for vaccines given to Iowa Medicaid members. Payment for the following codes for the H1N1 vaccine and administration will be allowed; the G codes are the same codes used by Medicare.

• G9142 with a $0.00 charge for the vaccine
• G9141 for the administration (or the IME will pay another appropriate vaccine administration code)
• The vaccine code must be billed with the administration code in order for the administration code to be payable.