Use CPT component procedure codes 95115 (single injection) and 95117 (multiple injections) to report the allergy injection alone, without the provision of the antigen.
ICD-10 code: T78. 4 Allergy, unspecified - gesund.bund.de.
Allergist bills CPT code 95144 and 2 in the days/units field to indicate preparation of 2 single-dose vials of extract. Primary care bills CPT code 95117 and 1 in the days/units field to indicate the administration of 2 or more injections.
If a physician prepares the allergen and administers the injection on the same DOS, bill the appropriate injection code (CPT codes 95115 or 95117) AND the appropriate preparation (single dose) code (CPT codes 95145-95170). For billing, need to specify the number of doses in the days/units field.
ICD-10-CM Code for Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter T78. 40XA.
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The preparation of antigens for allergy shots, but not the injection itself, is billed under Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 95165, professional services for the provision of antigens for allergen immunotherapy; single or multiple antigens, per dose.
J30. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
CPT® Code 96401 - Injection and Intravenous Infusion Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration - Codify by AAPC.
In appropriate cases, you may even bill 99211, other staff services, with an allergy injection. Just be sure the reason for the evaluation and management services is well documented. Examples could include: The patient was running a fever; and the staff member queried about other symptoms.Mar 21, 2012
95024. • CPT Definition: Intracutaneous (intradermal) tests, with allergenic extracts for airborne allergens, immediate- type reaction, including test interpretation and report by a physician, specify number of tests.
CPT® Code 95117 in section: Professional services for allergen immunotherapy not including provision of allergenic extracts.