Programme Cost Changes Following an update from MSD, Pneumovax®23 has increased in price as of 1 st January 2021. Please ensure the following price updates are reflected in your PMS asap. Instructions for updating costs in Medtech (32 and Evolution) included as links in the Practice News. If you require support with amending prices in other PMS systems, please contact your GP Liaison. The service code was not standardised for the programme and so it will be the code selected by the practice.
Pneumovax®23 COPD Management Programme
PMS Service Code Current $ GST New $ GST inclusive inclusive Set by practice 46.00 73.60 Set by practice
230.00
257.60
(where a patient has a Pneumococcal Vaccination during the same consultation in which they are enrolled onto the COPD Management Programme)
Please note: • These rates apply from 1 January 2021. Any claims already submitted for the 2021 period will need to be amended at practice end (GPS Team will contact you to inform you of any claims requiring amendment). • The Service Guide for the COPD programme is included as a link in the Practice News and has been updated to reflect the new rate. This can also be found on the PHO portal. • Any 2020 historic claims not already submitted will need to be prioritised to be processed at the correct rate. Please submit any outstanding 2020 claims by COB 20th January to ensure payment.