Pediatric Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Epinephrine Administration
Published on Mon Oct 01, 2001
Question: How should we code for giving an epinephrine shot after a bee sting?
Connecticut Subscriber
Answer: First, report the office visit (CPT 99201 -99215 , as appropriate) for the evaluation. Next, use the injection code (90782, therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic injection [specify material injected]; subcutaneous or intramuscular) for administering the epinephrine. For the drug itself, bill HCPCS code J0170.
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