The procedure code for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against viral hepatitis is unknown. Suggest the use of ICD-10 code z23. 9955 or z23.Jul 18, 2014
These codes are for reporting of the vaccines only. The provider bills for the administration of the vaccines using HCPCS code G0008 for the influenza virus vaccine, G0009 for the PPV vaccine, and G0010 for the hepatitis B vaccine.
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. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z23 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z23 may differ.
Z23 is the ICD-10 code that identifies an encounter for immunization(s).
90633 Hepatitis A vaccine, pediatric/adolescent dosage, 2 dose schedule for intramuscular use.
CPT® Code 90734 in section: Meningococcal vaccine.
Code Z23, which is used to identify encounters for inoculations and vaccinations, indicates that a patient is being seen to receive a prophylactic inoculation against a disease.
Human Papillomavirus vaccine typesCPT® procedure code 90651, “Human Papillomavirus vaccine types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58, nonavalent (HPV), 3 dose schedule, for intramuscular use.” This vaccine is covered under the VFC and SCHIP programs.
Attention: Providers of Well Child Exams - Clarification of Appropriate Diagnosis CodesICD-10 Diagnosis CodeCode DescriptionZ00.129Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findingsZ00.00Encounter for general adult medical exam (pt > 18 years) without abnormal findings4 more rows•Jun 18, 2021
Interestingly, unlike many codes, vaccinations do not get more complicated in ICD-10. 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.Nov 24, 2020
The code Z71. 89 describes a circumstance which influences the patient's health status but not a current illness or injury. The code is unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.