tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 22

Reader Question: Report 90714 for All TD Vaccines in U.S.

Question: I know that, as of the first of the year, code 90718 has been deleted. I have found instructions to use 90714 instead, but the code descriptor specifies that the vaccine is preservative free. This seems like incorrect billing if ours is not a preservative free vaccine. What’s your advice? Answer: You’re correct in your research. Code 90718 (Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids [Td] adsorbed when administered to individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use) was deleted effective January 1, 2013. CPT® guidelines direct you to report 90714 (Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids [Td] adsorbed, preservative...

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