Administration code with allergy shot

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09-06-2011, 10:05 AM
barbsnolte

Administration code with allergy shot

Is it advisable to bill an admin code (90471) with an allergy injection (95115)? Or would you use 96372? Please advise....
09-06-2011, 04:12 PM
penny48

Barb,

The administration code IS 95115 & 95117, the codes 95004-95075 are for the actual test themselves. All you need with the 95115 & 95117 is the allergen serum you are injectining from the HCPC book.

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