CPT code 90460 represents the administration of immunizations for individuals aged 18 years or younger. This code is specifically used when a healthcare provider administers the first or only component of a vaccine or toxoid, which can be delivered through various routes such as parenteral, oral, intranasal, intramuscular, or intravenous.

Code 90460 is reported for each separate administration of single component vaccines and/or first component of a combination vaccine. When reporting administration of combination vaccines, code...

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 90460 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids. Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

2016年1月1日 · In 2011, two new CPT® vaccine administration codes (90460 and +90461) replaced 90465-90468. The new codes differ greatly from existing codes 90471-90474, in that they include counseling by the physician or other qualified healthcare provider and are billed based on the number of components instead of the number of vaccinations given, as shown ...

2016年8月3日 · Analyses of pediatric billing patterns indicate that code 90460 (Immunization administration through 18 years of age via any route of administration, with counseling by physician or other qualified health care professional; first or only component of each vaccine or toxoid administered) is one of the most frequently-billed procedures among ...

2024年7月8日 · CPT Codes 90460 and 90461 are specific to immunization administration for patients up to 18 years old. 90460 CPT Code is used for the first or only component of each vaccine, inclusive of counseling, whereas 90461 CPT Code should be used for each additional component within a vaccine.

CPT code 90460 is used to report the administration of the first or only component of a vaccine or toxoid when counseling is provided by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

2021年4月7日 · The structure of the vaccines section of CPT was modified to accommodate COVID-19 vaccine product and immunization administration codes. For immunization administration other than COVID-19, codes 90460–90474 are reported for the administration of the vaccine, along with the appropriate vaccine/toxoid code (90476– 90756) targeting the …

2016年9月28日 · Report 90460 for the first component administered, and one unit of 90461 for each additional component administered. For example: • HPV vaccine includes a single component (90460) • Td vaccine includes two components (90460, 90461) • DTaP and Tdap vaccines include three components (90460, 90461 x 2)

CPT Code 90460 is used by healthcare providers when administering vaccines to patients 18 years or younger. This code is essential when a doctor or qualified healthcare professional directly counsels the patient or their family about the vaccine’s risks, benefits, and potential side effects.