Allergy injections are reported using CPT codes 95115 for a single injection and 95117 for two or more injections. These codes describe the administration (injection) of the allergenic extract when the extract provision or preparation of the extract is not included in the code descriptor. They do not include the provision or preparation of the extract. Codes 95115 and 95117 are intended to be reported one time, regardless of the number of injections administered. These services are typically performed
by a nurse and do not include physician work. If the physician performs an evaluation and management (E/M) service on the same day as an injection, the physician should document the service and report the appropriate level E/M service code. In cases when there is no physician history or exam performed but the nurse must consult with the physician as to whether the patient should receive the injection and whether dosage adjustments are required (eg, the patient is ill or reports a reaction to the last injection), CPT code 99211 would be appropriate.
by a nurse and do not include physician work. If the physician performs an evaluation and management (E/M) service on the same day as an injection, the physician should document the service and report the appropriate level E/M service code. In cases when there is no physician history or exam performed but the nurse must consult with the physician as to whether the patient should receive the injection and whether dosage adjustments are required (eg, the patient is ill or reports a reaction to the last injection), CPT code 99211 would be appropriate.
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