AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 113
A Medicare patient that is on dialysis for ESRD is seen by the nurse for a Hep B vaccination. This patient is given a dialysis patient dosage as part of a three-dose schedule. The nurse administers the Hep B vaccine in the right deltoid. The physician reviews the chart and signs off on the nurse's note.
What procedure and diagnosis codes are reported for the scheduled vaccine injection for this Medicare patient?
Answer options
- A. 90471, 90746, Z23, N18.6, Z99.2
- B. G0010, 90740, Z23, N18.6, Z99.2
- C. 90471, 90746, Z23, B19.10, N18.6, Z99.2
- D. 99211-25, G0010, 90740, B19.10, N18.6, Z99.2
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B, as G0010 is specifically used for the administration of the Hepatitis B vaccine to dialysis patients. The other options contain incorrect codes for the procedure or include diagnoses that do not accurately reflect the patient's condition related to the vaccination.