AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes
Administration of Influenza Vaccine
In code table 3E0, Physiologic Systems and Anatomical Regions, Introduction, rows were reorganized and a new qualifier was added to allow tracking of influenza vaccine. Qualifier0 Influenza Vaccine Facilities may capture information on vaccine administration, if desired. ...
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Article Overview
This short article explains a code table change in an inpatient procedure coding system that adds a new qualifier for influenza vaccine tracking. It is relevant to coding professionals and facilities monitoring vaccination-related documentation and administrative reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
It alerts coders and facilities to a table update that affects how influenza vaccine administration can be captured for tracking purposes.
What You Will Learn
- What code table area was updated
- How influenza vaccine tracking is addressed at a high level
- What type of facility reporting may be affected by the update
- Which coding system context the change belongs to
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Hospital inpatient coding staff
- Health information management professionals
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