tci Part B Insider - 2005 Issue 44

Part B Coding Coach: Brace Yourself For 2006 Injection And Flu Shot Coding With 4 Need-to-Know Tips

Warning:  You may be over-reporting 99211 and sending up a red flag to MedicareA long-standing source of coding confusion--injections, vaccines and nurse visits--is about to get thornier. If you haven't mastered new 2006 injection coding changes, checked the medical necessity on your nurse visit claims or taken the time to understand flu shot coding, there's still time to get prepared. Review the following expert advice. Tip #1: Cozy Up To Code 90772 Starting Jan. 1 you'll have just one code to report all subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to Medicare and your other payers: 90772 (Therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic injection...

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