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90389 Tetanus ig intramuscular

Medicine

Also known as: TIG, tetanus IG, tetanus prophylaxis

Tetanus immunoglobulin administered intramuscularly for post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment of tetanus.

In Plain Language

tetanus prevention shot; lockjaw prevention injection

Clinical Context

Passive immunization for non-immune patients with wounds at risk for tetanus, or for active tetanus treatment as adjunct to vaccination.

RVU Information

CPT 90389 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

How This Code Compares

This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

Emergency MedicineInfectious DiseaseFamily Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 90389?

CPT 90389 (Tetanus ig intramuscular) is a Medicine code. Tetanus immunoglobulin administered intramuscularly for post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment of tetanus.

Who uses CPT code 90389?

CPT 90389 is used by Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Family Medicine. Passive immunization for non-immune patients with wounds at risk for tetanus, or for active tetanus treatment as adjunct to vaccination.

When is CPT 90389 used?

Passive immunization for non-immune patients with wounds at risk for tetanus, or for active tetanus treatment as adjunct to vaccination.

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