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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 2 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 19
Topic #: 2
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A Medicare patient that is on dialysis for ESRD is seen by the nurse for a Hep B vaccination. This patient is given a dialysis patient dosage as part of a three-dose schedule. The nurse administers the Hep B vaccine in the right deltoid. The physician reviews the chart and signs off on the nurse's note.

What procedure and diagnosis codes are reported for the scheduled vaccine injection for this Medicare patient?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Beatriz at Mar 16, 2024, 05:50 AM

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Edna
1 years ago
I think B19.10 is the appropriate diagnosis code for Hepatitis B.
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Stefany
1 years ago
Why do you think C is the correct answer?
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Edna
1 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C.
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Silvana
1 years ago
Because 90471 and 90746 are for the vaccine injection, and Z23 is for the encounter for immunization.
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Stefany
1 years ago
Why do you think that?
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Silvana
1 years ago
I think the answer is A.
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Marylou
1 years ago
Candidate 3: I see, thanks for clarifying. Sounds good to me!
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Aja
1 years ago
Candidate 2: Yeah, I think sticking with option A is the safest bet.
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Tracey
1 years ago
Candidate 1: That code is for viral hepatitis, not necessary for this scenario.
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Alpha
1 years ago
Candidate 3: But what about option C with additional diagnosis code B19.10?
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Adolph
1 years ago
Candidate 2: I agree, because 90471 is for the vaccination administration and 90746 is for the vaccine itself.
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Leah
1 years ago
Candidate 1: I think the correct answer is A) 90471, 90746, Z23, N18.6, Z99.2
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