Billers are noticing that ICD9 diagnosis code V15.9 is being ordered when patients are getting delayed immunizations (ie. Hep B, Hep A, Dtap, MMR, etc).
(V15.9 - Unspecified personal history presenting hazards to health)
The correct ICD9 code to order is V64.00 for the delayed immunizations .
(V64.00 - Persons encountering health services for specific procedures, Vaccination not carried out, unspecified reason)
(V15.9 - Unspecified personal history presenting hazards to health)
The correct ICD9 code to order is V64.00 for the delayed immunizations .
(V64.00 - Persons encountering health services for specific procedures, Vaccination not carried out, unspecified reason)