icd 10 code for child vaccination

by Minnie Dietrich 3 min read

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

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 ICD-10 Z23?

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.

What is the diagnosis code for immunizations?

Z23 is the ICD-10 code that identifies an encounter for immunization(s).

Can Z23 be a primary diagnosis?

Z23 may be used as a primary diagnosis for immunizations in the OP and physician setting.

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.

What is the ICD-10 code for Tdap vaccine?

Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccinations Billing GuidelinesCPT CodeICD-1090715S61011A90471S61011AAug 30, 2018

What is the ICD-10 code for well child exam?

Z00.129ICD-10 Code for Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings- Z00. 129- Codify by AAPC.

Is there a code in the vaccine?

Vaccine Administration Code(s) Administration codes track which dose in the regimen is being administered. NDC 10/NDC11 The National Drug Code (NDC) uniquely identifies human drugs in the United States; it can be found on the vial containing the vaccine.

What is the ICD-10 code for annual physical exam?

Z00.00ICD-10 Code for Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings- Z00. 00- Codify by AAPC.

Is diagnosis code Z23 preventive?

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.

Is the Z23 billable?

Z23 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z23 became effective on October 1, 2021.

How do you code Tdap vaccine?

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Reporting Administration Per Component

  • The pediatric immunization administration with counseling codes are: 1. 90460: Immunization administration through 18 years of age via any route of administration, with counseling by physician or other qualified health care professional; first or only component of each vaccine or toxoid administered 2. +90461: Each additional vaccine/toxoid compone...
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Items of Note About Codes 90460 and 90461

  • To correctly report vaccine counseling and administration with these codes, it is important to recognize what the codes do and do not include. 1. These codes are limited to immunization administration, meaning purchased vaccine products must be separately reported. 2. A face-to-face service where a physician or other qualified health care professional (qualified per state lic…
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Administration Coding Example

  • An 11-year old girl presents for a preventive visit (99393). In addition, the child and her mother are counseled by the physician on risks and benefits of HPV (90649), Tdap (90715) and seasonal influenza (90660) vaccines. The physician documents the discussion. The mother signs consent to administration of these vaccines. A nurse prepares and administers each vaccine, completes …
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