90396 Varicella-zoster ig intramuscular
Also known as: VZIG, varicella IG, chickenpox prophylaxis
Varicella-zoster immunoglobulin administered intramuscularly for prophylaxis after exposure to chickenpox or shingles.
In Plain Language
chickenpox prevention shot; varicella exposure protection
Clinical Context
Post-exposure prophylaxis for non-immune or immunocompromised patients exposed to varicella-zoster virus, preventing or minimizing disease severity.
RVU Information
CPT 90396 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90396?
CPT 90396 (Varicella-zoster ig intramuscular) is a Medicine code. Varicella-zoster immunoglobulin administered intramuscularly for prophylaxis after exposure to chickenpox or shingles.
Who uses CPT code 90396?
CPT 90396 is used by Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Family Medicine. Post-exposure prophylaxis for non-immune or immunocompromised patients exposed to varicella-zoster virus, preventing or minimizing disease severity.
When is CPT 90396 used?
Post-exposure prophylaxis for non-immune or immunocompromised patients exposed to varicella-zoster virus, preventing or minimizing disease severity.
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