Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is the only licensed high-dose inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine; it is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur Inc. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is a four-component (quadrivalent) flu vaccine approved for people 65 years and older.
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.
The vaccine works by stimulating the production of antibodies that protect seniors against the virus. While older adults may get any flu vaccine approved for their age group, two flu vaccines were developed specifically for seniors: the high-dose flu vaccine and the adjuvanted flu vaccine.
G0008 administration of influenza virus vaccine.
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for immunization Z23.
Code 90460 is reported for each separate administration of single component vaccines and/or first component of a combination vaccine.
Flu vaccine ingredients adults aged 18 to 64 – there are different types, including low-egg and egg-free ones. adults aged 65 and over – the most common one contains an extra ingredient to help your immune system make a stronger response to the vaccine.
Adjuvanted quadrivalent flu vaccine is approved for people 65 years and older. It is manufactured using an egg-based process (like most flu vaccines), and includes an adjuvant called MF59. An adjuvant is an ingredient added to a vaccine that helps create a stronger immune response to vaccination.
The two free vaccines for over-65s work in different ways: FluZone High Dose is a high-dose version; Fluad adds an additional ingredient to boost its effectiveness. Both are recommended for use only in people aged 65 and over.
For vaccines given the same day as a G-Code vaccine, use 90471. For example, if a patient receives a flu shot and tetanus shot, you would bill G0008 for the flu vaccine and 90471 for the tetanus vaccine; also add modifier 59 (distinct procedural service) to the G code.
Do not report 90473 in conjunction with 90471. *90472 will only be used if another vaccine is given in addition to the flu vaccine....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
90471: Immunization administration for percutaneous, intra-dermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, initial.
Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2020-2021 Flu Season:CodeLabeler NameVaccine Name90653SeqirusFluad (2020/2021)90694SeqirusFluad Quadrivalent (2020/2021)90662Sanofi PasteurFluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent (2020/2021)90672MedImmuneFluMist Quadrivalent (2020/2021)7 more rows•Dec 22, 2021
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.
Vaccine CPT Code to ReportCPT Code Description90688Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virus, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use90756Influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent (ccIIV4), derived from cell cultures, subunit, antibiotic free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use4 more rows•Aug 31, 2021
ICD-10-CM Code for Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations J10. 1.