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AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 11 (November)
CPT 2004 Update (November 2003)
November 2003 page 13a
CPT 2004 Update
Code 90700 was revised for CPT 2004 to include
an age reference within the descriptor. The revised language for 90700 was not included in CPT 2004. Code 90700 should read as follows:
90700Diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP), for use
in individuals younger than seven years, for intramuscular use
Code 90656 was established for CPT 2004 to describe an
influenza vaccine formulated to be preservative-free for use in individuals 3 years and
older. Code 90656 reads as follows:
90656Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, preservative free, for use in individuals
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