AMA CPT® Assistant - 2009 Issue 8 (August)

Medicine/Vaccines, Toxoids (August 2009)

August 2009 pages 9-10 Medicine: Vaccines, Toxoids, 90663 (Q&A) Question: What is the correct CPT code for reporting the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine and administration? Answer: Currently, there is a general pandemic vaccine code 90663, Influenza virus vaccine, pandemic formulation, that is appropriate for reporting the H1N1 vaccine. The appropriate immunization administration code (90465- 90474) may be reported in conjunction with 90663 for the administration of the vaccine, depending on the route of administration and the age of the patient. Medicine: Vaccines, Toxoids, 90663 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2009; August 2009 pages 9-10 ...

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