JGGBALLEN
Networker
Hello
pt initially seen 10.3.14.
full hx, exam & mdm (9920x) with travel HepB & admin and documentation for 2nd booster shot to follow.
pt see 10.31.14 for 2nd HepB booster shot.
99212 & HepB & admin submitted.
As the "booster" was prescheduled and there are NO new issues I will not be submitting 99212.
However, in reviewing if there is an I9 for "travel vaccines" I came across some coders references to 99401 - 5(counseling risk factor & behavior change) to submit for "travel vaccines" in lieu of E&M.
I read CPT 2014 & supercoder definitions and, although I do agree the travel vaccine is preventive for illness, I do not agree with the code.
Am I missing something?
Please advise
pt initially seen 10.3.14.
full hx, exam & mdm (9920x) with travel HepB & admin and documentation for 2nd booster shot to follow.
pt see 10.31.14 for 2nd HepB booster shot.
99212 & HepB & admin submitted.
As the "booster" was prescheduled and there are NO new issues I will not be submitting 99212.
However, in reviewing if there is an I9 for "travel vaccines" I came across some coders references to 99401 - 5(counseling risk factor & behavior change) to submit for "travel vaccines" in lieu of E&M.
I read CPT 2014 & supercoder definitions and, although I do agree the travel vaccine is preventive for illness, I do not agree with the code.
Am I missing something?
Please advise