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I have a client who is wanting to have Typhoid vaccine for traveling. He has Medicare. When I called Medicare about coverage, they was not able to help. Has anyone billed for this? My cpt code would be 90690, but i am not for sure if my diagnosis code would be Z71. 84 – Encounter for health counseling related to travel.
Thanks for the advice in advance.You might be able to get Medicare Part D to pay but I doubt it. Medicare Part B will only cover flu/pneumonia and occasionally hep B.
https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleId=56900scroll down to
Group 2 Non-Covered codes They say it is not a disease entity endemic in the United States and therefore are not covered by Medicare. 90690 – 90691 Typhoid vaccine oral – Typhoid vaccine im
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