AMA CPT® Assistant - 2000 Issue 4 (April)
Allergy Immunotherapy-Provision of Antigens (April 2000)
April 2000 page 4 Coding Clarification Allergy Immunotherapy-Provision of Antigens In 1994, the allergen immunotherapy section of CPT was revised. The changes primarily involved those codes containing allergenic extract, and most importantly, allergy vials. In CPT 1994, codes 95150 and 95155 were deleted and replaced with code 95165 , Professional services for the supervision and provision of antigens for allergen immunotherapy; single or multiple antigens,(specify number of doses), with the intent to accurately identify the actual number of doses prospectively planned to be administered on a given dose schedule, when the vial is provided. Before CPT 1994, codes 95150...
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Article Overview
This April 2000 CPT Assistant coding clarification focuses on allergy immunotherapy and the provision of antigens. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and clinicians who work with immunotherapy services because it discusses how CPT distinguishes antigen preparation/provision from injection services, how dosing is characterized, and how the article’s examples frame reporting in different clinical settings. The piece is centered on CPT coding review and illustrative scenarios rather than broader clinical treatment guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting for allergy immunotherapy depends on understanding how antigen provision, injections, and supporting evaluation and management services are represented in CPT. This article helps readers recognize the documentation and service distinctions addressed by the source guidance.
Article Sections
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Coding Clarification
Introduces the topic of allergy immunotherapy reporting and summarizes the coding context addressed by the article.
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Coding Review
Reviews the CPT concepts and service categories discussed for allergy immunotherapy and related reporting.
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Definition
Presents the article’s discussion of how dosing is characterized for allergy immunotherapy reporting purposes.
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Clinical Example One
Provides an example scenario involving antigen preparation and an injection encounter.
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Coding the Example
Shows the article’s example-based reporting context for the first clinical scenario.
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Example Two
Presents a second example involving multiple prepared vials, encounter services, and follow-on administration context.
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Coding the Example
Shows the article’s example-based reporting context for the second clinical scenario.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames allergy immunotherapy antigen provision within CPT coding guidance
- Which service categories are discussed in relation to immunotherapy encounters
- How the article uses examples to illustrate reporting context for prepared antigens and injections
- What broader documentation issues are highlighted for associated evaluation and management services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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