3 converts to ICD-10 code z23 (type of immunization given will be identified by the procedure code—effective October 1, 2013. The procedure code for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against viral hepatitis is unknown. Suggest the use of ICD-10 code z23. 9955 or z23.
Z23 is the ICD-10-CM code used when reporting an encounter for immunization for all vaccines given within the encounter.
ICD-10 requires only one code (Z23) per vaccination, regardless if single or combination. Report Z23 for all vaccination diagnoses.
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.
7) along with the appropriate CPT code (90746 for hepatitis B vaccine or 90632 for hepatitis A vaccine) plus the appropriate CPT administration code (90471 for immunization administration).
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B18 B18.
For immunization administration other than COVID-19, codes 90460–90474 are reported for the administration of the vaccine, along with the appropriate vaccine/toxoid code (90476–90756) targeting the organism.
Limitations90476©Adenovirus vaccine, type 490698©90585©Bcg vaccine, precut90702©90586©Bcg vaccine, intravesical90704©90632©Hep a vaccine, adult im90705©90633©Hep a vacc, ped/adol, 2 dose90706©29 more rows
“Routine” diagnosis codes are considered Preventive. For example: ICD-10-CM codes Z00. 121, Z00. 129, Z00.
90471: Immunization administration for percutaneous, intra-dermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, initial.
G0010 is a valid 2022 HCPCS code for Administration of hepatitis b vaccine or just “Admin hepatitis b vaccine” for short, used in Medical care.
Hepatitis B vaccine90744 Hepatitis B vaccine, pediatric/adolescent dosage; 3 dose schedule, for intramuscular use.
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. If the immunization is given during a routine preventive health care examination, Code Z23 would be a secondary code.
Attention: Providers of Well Child Exams - Clarification of Appropriate Diagnosis CodesICD-10 Diagnosis CodeCode DescriptionZ00.121Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findingsZ00.129Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings4 more rows•Jun 18, 2021
Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccinations Billing GuidelinesCPT CodeICD-1090715S61011A90471S61011AAug 30, 2018
If the immunization is related to exposure (eg, the administration of a Tdap vaccine as a part of wound care), the ICD-10 code describing the exposure should be used as the primary diagnosis code for the vaccine, and Z23 should be used as the secondary code.