AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 2 (February)
Medicine (February 2002)
February 2002 page 10c Coding Consultation Medicine, 90657 (Q&A) Question Can code 90657 be reported if influenza split virus vaccine of a 6-35 months dosage is administered to a patient who is older than 35 months? AMA Comment The statement "6-35 months dosage" found in the descriptor of code 90657, Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, 6-35 months dosage, for intramuscular or jet injection use, refers to the recommended age range of the patient for the dosage that is being administered. It is not required that the patient be within the age range that is specified in the code...
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This short coding consultation article discusses AMA guidance in CPT® Assistant for a vaccine reporting question involving influenza immunization documentation. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand how the article frames vaccine coding considerations and the type of guidance available in the premium text.
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It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to vaccine coding questions and clarifies that the premium content addresses a specific coding consultation rather than a broad clinical topic.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus and context within CPT coding consultation guidance.
- The general subject area covered by the AMA commentary on influenza vaccine reporting.
- How the article frames vaccine coding considerations for documentation review.
- The type of question addressed in the consultation.
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- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
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