by Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Mar 9th, 2015 - Reviewed/Updated Aug 9th
The current diagnosis pointer for, Influenza, Pneumococcal or Hepatitis B vaccines is ICD-10-CM code Z23. Listed are tips for coding, and also the diagnosis pointers used for claims previous to 10/01/15:
Influenza: G0008
Pneumococcal: G0009
Hepatitis B: G0010
- Procedure codes:
- (See previous)
- Expired diagnosis code:
- V06.6 (effective 10/01/06 - 09/30/15)
Extra Tips:
- Be sure to submit the NDC # on your claim form, if applicable.
- If an E&M was provided on the same day, be sure to append modifier 25 to indicate the service was significant and separate from the physicians of the counseling and administration.
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About Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Christine Woolstenhulme, CPC, QCC, CMCS, CMRS, is a Certified coder and Medical Biller with 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry.