General Question for the Week of July 10, 2023

Question:

Can we report 90471 and 90473 together?

Answer:

Codes 90471 and 90473 represent two separate modes of administration for either a single or combination vaccine/toxoid. Do not report these two modes in conjunction with one another per AMA coding guidance.

TAGS: Coding, Compliance, Infusion & Injections

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