HPV vaccine: Make sure you use the right code

Article Overview

This article covers HPV vaccine coding in CPT and discusses how two vaccine products are represented, along with the role of FDA approval in determining when a vaccine code may be reported. It is intended for medical coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the current coding status of HPV immunization products and the general guidance surrounding product availability, manufacturer association, and approval-related use. The article focuses on the coding distinctions between the HPV vaccine products referenced, their status at the time of publication, and the source organization’s update pathway.