Pediatric Coding Alert
You Be the Coder:
Follow This Rule to Prevent IA Double-Dipping
Published on Tue May 23, 2006
Question: A nurse administers Rotateq (rotavirus) along with other vaccines. Rotateq is the only oral vaccine that the nurse gives. Which administration fee code should I use for the Rotateq?
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