icd-10 code for pharmacy administration of pneumonia vaccine

by Dr. Laura Corwin MD 9 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 pneumonia vaccine?

The ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes pneumonia vaccine prophylaxis is V03. 82 Pneumococcal prophylaxis. In ICD-10 (scheduled for implementation Oct. 1, 2015), all immunization encounters will have Z23 Encounter for immunization as the primary diagnosis; procedure codes will identify the type(s) of immunizations given.

What is the difference between 90460 and 90471?

The 90460 code is used when a physician is present and performs face-to-face counseling to the caregiver or parent. This code can only be used for patients through age 18. Code 90471 is used when the drug is administrated by a medical assistant or nurse and the patient does not see the physician at all.

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.

When do you code Z23?

ICD-10 code Z23 for Encounter for immunization is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

How do you code vaccine administration?

In the absence of counseling, the administrations must be reported with codes 90471-90474. 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.

How do I bill pneumonia vaccine for Medicare?

Administration services for these preventive vaccines are reported to Medicare using HCPCS codes as follows: G0008 administration of influenza virus vaccine. G0009 administration of pneumococcal vaccine.

What ICD-10 for Covid vaccine?

ICD-10-CM Description Clinicians may assign code Z28. 311, “Partially vaccinated for COVID-19,” when the patient has received at least one dose of a multi-dose COVID-19 vaccine regimen, but has not received the doses necessary to meet the CDC definition of “fully vaccinated” at the time of the encounter.

Are there new ICD-10 codes for 2021?

In response to the national emergency that was declared concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing 6 new diagnosis codes into the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification ( ...

Can Z23 be a primary diagnosis?

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

What is CPT code 96372 used for?

CPT® code 96372: Injection of drug/substance under skin or into muscle | American Medical Association.

What is the administration code for 90715?

Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccinations Billing GuidelinesCPT CodeDescription90714Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) older than age 790715Tetanus, diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)90471Immunization administration90472Immunization administrationAug 30, 2018

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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