Pediatric Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Mantoux Test
Published on Sun Oct 01, 2000
Question: Can we bill for the administration of vaccine (90741) with a Mantoux test (CPT 86580 )?
New Jersey Subscriber
Answer: No, a Mantoux is not an immunization. If the patient is just coming to the office for this test, however, and not for a physician visit, then billing 99211 for the nurse administration of the test is appropriate.
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