90460 Intramuscular administration first/only component
Also known as: vaccine admin single, immunization first component
Immunization administration of vaccine with one or only vaccine component, includes single antigen or combination vaccine first injection.
In Plain Language
first vaccine shot; single immunization injection
Clinical Context
Administration service code for vaccines with one or only one component being administered. Base code for multi-component immunization encounter.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.23 |
| Total RVU | 0.23 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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
With a work RVU of 0.23, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90460?
CPT 90460 (Intramuscular administration first/only component) is a Medicine code. Immunization administration of vaccine with one or only vaccine component, includes single antigen or combination vaccine first injection.
Who uses CPT code 90460?
CPT 90460 is used by Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine. Administration service code for vaccines with one or only one component being administered. Base code for multi-component immunization encounter.
When is CPT 90460 used?
Administration service code for vaccines with one or only one component being administered. Base code for multi-component immunization encounter.
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