BC Family Doctors has successfully advocated for reactivating the temporary respiratory immunization fees 10040 and 10041 for influenza, pneumococcal and pertussis immunization in pregnancy.
During flu season (Oct 1, 2022-April 30 2023), a Pertussis immunization during pregnancy can be billed using:
- 10040 (using ICD-9 code V036) plus the age-appropriate visit service when the pertussis immunization in pregnancy is done with an in-person visit for an unrelated reason (office visit, prenatal visit, counselling, consultation etc.).
- 10040 (using ICD-9 code V036) when the primary purpose of the service is for pertussis immunization in pregnancy.
Note: if you are billing 10040 or 10041 x 2 for a pertussis immunization in pregnancy AND an influenza immunization, the second claim must be submitted with submission code D or it will be refused.