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ICD-10-CM Code for Immunization not carried out and underimmunization status Z28

ICD-10 code Z28 for Immunization not carried out and underimmunization status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Immunization not carried out and underimmunization status
Code also , if applicable, encounter for immunization safety counseling (Z71.85)
Includes: vaccination not carried out
 
Z28 Immunization not carried out and underimmunization status
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Immunization not carried out because of contraindication
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Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for reasons of belief or group pressure
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Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for other and unspecified reason
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Underimmunization status
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Immunization not carried out for other reason
Child Code
Immunization not carried out for unspecified reason

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Since good old Z28.3 was superseded by three codes, Z28.39, Z28.310, and Z28.311 on April 1, 2022, we have gotten tons of rejections. Some insurance companies (Healthfirst, for one) seem to be refusin... [ Read More ]
New Covid ICD-10
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ICD-10 Code Used for Discussion About COVID-19 Vaccine
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Z23 when vaccine was just ordered?
[QUOTE="kbrooks15, post: 404925, member: 362219"]My question is when the provider orders for a vaccine to be given but it needs to be ordered from a local pharmacy, the providers use the Z23 diagnosis... [ Read More ]
Z23 when vaccine was just ordered?
My question is when the provider orders for a vaccine to be given but it needs to be ordered from a local pharmacy, the providers use the Z23 diagnosis often to attach to the order being put into the ... [ Read More ]
Peds Immunization Question
Only the Z23 UNLESS the patient is behind on their immunization schedule or has a history of not "up to date" on immunizations. [QUOTE="foxsd, post: 401768, member: 364161"]Do any of you use Z28.3 w... [ Read More ]
Peds Immunization Question
Do any of you use Z28.3 with Z23 when a wellness visit isn't preformed but child recieved vaccine (like just came in office for flu shot)--- or do you only report Z23? Any trouble getting claims pai... [ Read More ]
Z23 when vaccine was just ordered?
Z28- has several options to explain the reason the immunization was not carried out. But as previously mentioned, if you could provide more information here, that'd be helpful. You can't just bill a... [ Read More ]
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