| CVX code | 21 |
|---|---|
| updated | 2010-05-28 |
| groups | code name status 21 VARICELLA Active |
| ICD-10-CM | Z23 Encounter for immunization |
| cpt® codes | code descr updated 90716 Varicella virus vaccine (VAR), live, for subcutaneous use 2020-04-14 |
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to varicella Z20. 820 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 Z20. 820 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 requires only one code (Z23) per vaccination, regardless if single or combination. Report Z23 for all vaccination diagnoses.
ICD-10-PCS Codes XW013V7: Introduction of COVID-19 vaccine dose 3 into subcutaneous tissue, percutaneous approach, new technology group. XW013W7: Introduction of COVID-19 vaccine booster into subcutaneous tissue, percutaneous approach, new technology group 7.
Inoculations and Vaccinations ICD-10-CM Coding 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.
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.
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.
Z23 may be used as a primary diagnosis for immunizations in the OP and physician setting.
ICD-10-PCS will be the official system of assigning codes to procedures associated with hospital utilization in the United States. ICD-10-PCS codes will support data collection, payment and electronic health records. ICD-10-PCS is a medical classification coding system for procedural codes.
The ICD-10 code to use for flu vaccination is Z23, encounter for immunization. There are many CPT codes to describe influenza vaccine, varying by manufacturer, product and age group.
Z23 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccinations Billing GuidelinesCPT CodeICD-1090715S61011A90471S61011AAug 30, 2018
90471: Immunization administration for percutaneous, intra-dermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, initial.