August 9, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Fee-for-Service Administration Rates Increase As of Aug. 9
AHCCCS has adopted date-specific payment rates for COVID-19 vaccine administration. The new rates are posted in the AHCCCS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions under the COVID-19 Vaccine category.
For dates of service through March 14, 2021, AHCCCS adopted the Medicare payment rates as follows:
- The AHCCCS fee-for-service rate for COVID-19 vaccine administration is $28.39 to administer single-dose vaccines.
- For a COVID-19 vaccine requiring a series of two doses, the initial dose administration payment rate is $16.94, and the second dose administration payment rate is $28.39.
For dates of service between March 15, 2021 and August 8, 2021, AHCCCS adopted the Medicare payment rates as follows:
- The AHCCCS fee-for-service rate for COVID-19 vaccine administration is $40.00 to administer single-dose vaccines.
- For a COVID-19 vaccine requiring a series of two doses, the initial dose administration payment rate is $40.00 and the second dose administration payment rate is $40.00.
For dates of service on and after August 9, 2021:
- The AHCCCS fee-for-service rate for COVID-19 vaccine administration is $83.00 to administer single-dose vaccines.
- For a COVID-19 vaccine requiring a series of two doses, the initial dose administration payment rate is $83.00 and the second dose administration payment rate is $83.00.
Please contact FFSRates@azahcccs.gov with any questions.
