Administration Codes for Injections, Billing for Medicare Wellness Exam, Billing Joint Injections With E/Ms, Coding for Keloid Injection

DAVID STERN, MD (Practice Velocity) Q. What is the appropriate administration code for a Medicare patient who receives influenza, Pneumovax, and tetanus vaccinations? What are the proper administration codes for the same patient if he/she receives a tetanus and flu shot? Name Withheld A. For Medicare: Influenza vaccine administration is G0008 Pneumovax administration is G0009 Tetanus vaccine administration is 90471 Q. If you perform an annual Medicare wellness exam, can you bill for additional services …

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