Tag: 2019

CPT code 90689 for Influenza Virus Vaccine Coding guide

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
New CPT code 90689 for Influenza Virus Vaccine in 2019

From January 1, 2019 coders are using influenza virus vaccine CPT code 90689 (Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4). The short descriptor is VACC IIV4 NO PRSRV 0.25ML IM.     Full description of CPT code 90689 90689 – Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4), inactivated, adjuvanted, preservative free, 0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use Payment Basis for Institutional Claims MACs will pay for influenza virus vaccine code 90689 with a Type of Service (TOS) of V based on reasonable cost to  Hospitals (Type of Bill 12X and 13X)  Skilled Nursing Facilities (22X and…

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New and Revised ICD 10 codes for 2019 Part 1

Jitendra M.Sc CPC
New and Revised ICD 10 codes for 2019 Part 1

Since, we are moving toward 2019, their will be again changes in ICD 10 codes. Till now, 280 new ICD 10 codes and 170 revised has been finalized for 2019. This number cannot be finalized till we come across the total number of new ICD 10 codes for 2019. All the new updates about new ICD 10 for 2019 can be found out in CMS website.  So, let us check the some of new ICD 10 codes added for 2019. For coding neoplasm of eyelid, you need to have more…

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