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According to the coding notes; vaccine immunization administration codes 90460,90461,90471-90474 are reported in addition to the vaccine and toxoid codes(s) 90476-90749. Therefore, when a patient gets the flu vaccine 2 codes must be reported.

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False

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ICD-10 requires only one code (Z23) per vaccination, regardless if single or combination. Report Z23 for all vaccination diagnoses.

A second code is only required if part of well child visit; or if MD or other health professional provided counseling about the vaccine.

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True

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Iam not to sure,but I think its true

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