Answer: CPT code 96372… should be reported for each intramuscular (IM) injection performed. Therefore, if two or three injections are performed, it would be appropriate to separately report code 96372 for each injection.
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.
ICD-10 code Z51. 81 for Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
The Z23 code includes the following note: “Code first any routine childhood examination.” Therefore, when you provide immunizations in conjunction with a well-child visit, a code for routine child health examination should be reported first, followed by Z23 for any immunizations. This is similar to ICD-9 rules.
Code Z23 is used to indicate any encounter for a vaccination. The procedure codes are used to identify the type of the immunization given and how it was administered.
Z23 may be used as a primary diagnosis for immunizations in the OP and physician setting.
Other complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection, initial encounter. T80. 89XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstancesZ76. 89 is a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code meaning 'Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances'.
Other specified counselingICD-10 code Z71. 89 for Other specified counseling is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
90460-90461 are reported for administration to patients 18 years of age and under. Code 90460 is reported for each separate administration of single component vaccines and/or first component of a combination vaccine.
ICD-10 Z-codes: ICD-10 diagnosis codes in chapter 21 (beginning with “Z”) are not automatically considered routine/preventive; some will be considered medical diagnosis codes.
For claims for screening for syphilis in pregnant women at increased risk for STIs use the following ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes: • Z11. 3 - Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission; • and any of: Z72.