Reader Questions:
Stay Immune to This Antineoplastic Coding Error
Published on Mon Jul 26, 2021
Question: When would you use Z51.12? Is it appropriate to use this code for patients receiving immunotherapy for conditions such as hypogammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, or sarcoidosis? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: You would use Z51.12 (Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy) to document therapy intended for strengthening the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. However, the conditions you mention are conditions of [...]