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99213

Office or other outpatient visit

Evaluation and management of an established patient...

Evaluation & Management Active RVU:
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S
CPT Code Status
Current Status: Active
Last Updated: January 1, 2023
Implementation Date: January 1, 1992

Information

This code is for use in medical billing and coding.

C
CPT Code Details
Code: 99213
Code Type: Category I
Code Format: 5-digit numeric

Information

This code is part of the section of CPT codes.

D
CPT Code Description

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...

Note

This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.

CA
Category & Classification
Category: Evaluation & Management
Subcategory: Office or Other Outpatient Services
Code Range: 99202-99215

Information

codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.

RV
Relative Value Units
Total RVU: 2.46
Work RVU
1.30
Practice Expense
0.96
Malpractice
0.20

Information

RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

MS
Medical Specialties
Common Specialties:
No specialty information available.

Information

This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.

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Commonly Used Modifiers
Modifiers:
No modifier information available.

Information

Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.

Detail About CPT 90681

Related Codes Table

CodeDescription
90680Rotavirus vaccine, monovalent, live, for oral use
90682Rotavirus vaccine, pentavalent, 2 dose schedule, live, for oral use
90683Rotavirus vaccine, pentavalent, 3 dose schedule, live, for intramuscular use
90684Rotavirus vaccine, pentavalent, 3 dose schedule, live, for subcutaneous use

Commonly Billed With

CPT code 90681 is commonly billed with diagnosis codes such as Z23 (Encounter for immunization) and Z29.1 (Encounter for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against other viral diseases).

Clinical Scenarios

Patient receives the first dose of rotavirus vaccine:

Assign CPT code 90681 for the administration of the first dose of the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine.

Patient completes the full 3-dose schedule:

Use CPT code 90681 for each administration of the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine until the patient completes the full 3-dose schedule.

Patient experiences an adverse reaction to the vaccine:

If a patient experiences an adverse reaction to the rotavirus vaccine, report the appropriate E/M code along with CPT code 90681.

Vaccine administered to an infant during a well-child visit:

For routine administration of the rotavirus vaccine during a well-child visit, report CPT code 90681 along with any applicable diagnosis codes.

FAQ

Can CPT code 90681 be reported for adults?

No, CPT code 90681 is specifically for pediatric patients receiving the pentavalent rotavirus vaccine.

Is prior authorization required for billing CPT code 90681?

Prior authorization requirements may vary by insurance carrier. It is recommended to check with the specific payer before administering the vaccine.

What documentation is necessary when billing CPT code 90681?

Documentation should include details of vaccine administration, dosage given, route of administration, and any adverse reactions observed.

Can CPT code 90681 be reported separately from an office visit?

Yes, CPT code 90681 can be reported separately if it is the only service provided during the encounter.

Are there specific age requirements for administering CPT code 90681?

CPT code 90681 is typically administered to infants between certain age ranges as recommended by healthcare guidelines. Check with healthcare authorities for specific age recommendations.

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