Teaching B12 self injections

Can you bill Medicare in Texas for teaching a patient how to self-inject B12? (sorry, I posted this last night, but I've been searching for 15 minutes and can't find your answer)

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There is no code for teaching self-injection. IF you do and document the work required by CPT® guidelines, you might be able to charge a 99211.

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Thank you!

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Can you bill the 99211 in addition to billing the injection codes (96372, J3420)?

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Not unless you have a separate diagnosis beyong the injection procedure, so usually the answer is No

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TrailBlazer (and nationally, I think) Medicare will not pay you for the B12 or injection. You would have to get a signed ABN and bill the patient. (Assuming you are providing the B12. If brought by the patient, you should not charge for the J3420)