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RSV Monoclonal Antibody Nirsevimab Is a Benefit of Texas Medicaid

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Note: Texas Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) must provide all medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services to Medicaid members who are enrolled in their MCO. Administrative procedures, such as prior authorization, precertification, referrals, and claims and encounter data filing, may differ from traditional Medicaid (fee-for-service) and from MCO to MCO. Providers should contact the member’s specific MCO for details.

Effective October 2, 2023, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) monoclonal antibody nirsevimab (procedure codes 90380 and 90381) and its administration are benefits of Texas Medicaid for individuals who are birth through 19 months of age.

Administration of nirsevimab on dates of service October 2, 2023, through October 5, 2023, may be reimbursed using existing procedure code 96372.

Effective October 6, 2023, nirsevimab administration procedure codes 96380 and 96381 may be reimbursed for the following provider types and places of service:

Place of ServiceProvider Type
OfficePhysician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Comprehensive Care Program (CCP), Texas Health Steps Medical Provider
Outpatient HospitalHospital Providers, Texas Health Steps Medical Providers
Birthing CenterPhysician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Birthing Center, Texas Health Steps Medical Provider

Limitations

Procedure codes 96380 and 96381 are limited to two services per lifetime and should never be billed together. They must be billed with either procedure code 90380 or 90381.

The administration of intramuscular palivizumab (Synagis) may be denied if it is billed after the administration of nirsevimab.

Other Considerations

Vaccines and related products that are administered to individuals who are eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program should come from VFC-provided stocks. Claims for nirsevimab that are submitted for reimbursement will process as informational only when administered to individuals who are birth through 19 months of age.

Reprocessing

Affected claims that are submitted with dates of service on or after October 2, 2023, will be reprocessed. Providers may receive additional payment, which will be reflected on future Remittance and Status (R&S) Reports.

For more information, call the TMHP Contact Center at 800-925-9126.