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.
Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2021-2022 Flu Season:CodeLabeler NameVaccine Name90662Sanofi PasteurFluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (2021/2022)90672MedImmuneFluMist Quadrivalent (2021/2022)90674SeqirusFlucelvax Quadrivalent (2021/2022) (Pres Free)90682Sanofi PasteurFlublok Quadrivalent (2021/2022)6 more rows•Dec 22, 2021
90688=Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, 0.5-mL dosage, for intramuscular use. Source: 2021 CPT.
Flu Shot CodingAdministration & Diagnosis CodesVaccine Codes & Descriptors90685Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, preservative free, 0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use90686Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use25 more rows•Sep 14, 2021
Afluria is a vaccine that is used to prevent the effects of influenza virus.
*90472 will only be used if another vaccine is given in addition to the flu vaccine. Providers may bill more than one unit of 90472 as appropriate....Vaccine CPT Code to ReportCPT Code Description90688Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use5 more rows•Aug 31, 2021
Medicare Part B and most Medicare Advantage plans cover FLUZONE® HIGH-DOSE QUADRIVALENT and its administration with no cost to the patient, making it one of the most inexpensive ways for you to help prevent the flu.
G0008 administration of influenza virus vaccine.
CPT code 90756-Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (ccIIV4), derived from cell cultures, subunit, antibiotic free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use -may be used to best describe preservative containing Flucelvax Quadrivalent vials which received FDA approval 07/07/2017 for the 2017-2018 flu season.
90471: Immunization administration for percutaneous, intra-dermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, initial.
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.
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.