90471 Immunization administration
Also known as: immunization admin, vaccine injection
Immunization administration of vaccine containing multiple antigens or vaccine series first injection by intramuscular or other route.
In Plain Language
immunization shot; vaccine injection
Clinical Context
Administration service for standard vaccine administration via intramuscular injection. Base code for standard vaccination encounters.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 0.17 |
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 0.17, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90471?
CPT 90471 (Immunization administration) is a Medicine code. Immunization administration of vaccine containing multiple antigens or vaccine series first injection by intramuscular or other route.
Who uses CPT code 90471?
CPT 90471 is used by Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine. Administration service for standard vaccine administration via intramuscular injection. Base code for standard vaccination encounters.
When is CPT 90471 used?
Administration service for standard vaccine administration via intramuscular injection. Base code for standard vaccination encounters.
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