Medicine: Vaccines, Toxoids (July 2007)

July 2007 pages 13-14 Coding Communication:Medicine: Vaccines, Toxoids Question What is the appropriate code to report for Zostavax, the new brand name vaccine for treatment of shingles? AMA Comment CPT code 90736, Zoster (shingles) vaccine, live, for subcutaneous injection, was established for CPT 2006 to report the administration of zoster vaccine. This vaccine is provided to reduce the occurrence, severity, and duration of shingles pain. This code does not state specifically the brand name of the vaccine and may be used to report the administration of any zoster vaccine. The correct CPT code for Zostavax is code 90736. This...

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Article Overview

This brief coding communication addresses a vaccine-related question in the Medicine section of CPT Assistant. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and clinical practices that report immunization services, especially those working with vaccine product coding and administration coding guidance from AMA/CPT sources.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether they need the full article for vaccine reporting questions involving a shingles vaccine product and related administration services. The article also shows the type of CPT guidance available for vaccine product reporting and immunization administration in a specific update context.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Communication: Medicine: Vaccines, Toxoids

    A question-and-answer style coding communication focused on a vaccine-related reporting issue. The discussion centers on CPT guidance and related immunization administration coding context.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a vaccine reporting question in CPT Assistant
  • What kinds of immunization administration guidance are discussed
  • Which general coding areas are involved in reporting a vaccine product and its administration
  • How the article situates the topic within a July 2007 coding communication

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing specialists
  • Compliance staff
  • Physician practice administrators
  • Immunization clinic staff

Codes Discussed


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