AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 4 (April)

Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids, 90471-90472 (Q&A) (April 1999)

April 1999 page 10b Coding Consultation Immunization Administration for Vaccines/Toxoids, 90471-90472 (Q&A) Question With the new immunization administration codes 90471 and 90472, are these reported for each immunization given? AMA Comment It is appropriate to report the new immunization administration codes 90471 and 90472 only one time per visit. CPT code 90471 is reported one time for the immunization administration of a single or combination vaccine/toxoid. CPT code 90472 is reported one time for the administration of two or more single or combination vaccines/toxoids. It is not appropriate to report codes 90471 or 90472 for the administration of...

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