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what is a diagnosis code for influenza vaccine for medicare

by Brain Lowe Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Flu Shot Coding
Administration & Diagnosis CodesVaccine Codes & Descriptors
90685Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, preservative free, 0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use
90686Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use
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Sep 14, 2021

How do you code a flu shot for Medicare?

Administration services for these preventive vaccines are reported to Medicare using HCPCS codes as follows: G0008 administration of influenza virus vaccine.

What is the ICD-10 code for flu vaccine?

The ICD-10 code to use for flu vaccination is Z23, encounter for immunization. There are many CPT codes to describe influenza vaccine, varying by manufacturer, product and age group.

What is the ICD-10 code for vaccination status?

According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, clinicians may assign code Z28. 310, “Unvaccinated for COVID-19,” when the patient has not received a dose of any COVID-19 vaccine. Clinicians may assign code Z28.

What is the ICD-10 code for vaccine administration?

ICD-10 requires only one code (Z23) per vaccination, regardless if single or combination. Report Z23 for all vaccination diagnoses.

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