90473 Immune administration oral/nasal
Also known as: oral vaccine admin, intranasal vaccine
Immunization administration of vaccine by oral or intranasal route for first vaccine component.
In Plain Language
nose spray vaccine; oral vaccine; swallow vaccine
Clinical Context
Administration code for vaccines given by non-injection routes such as live attenuated influenza vaccine or rotavirus vaccine administered orally.
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 90473?
CPT 90473 (Immune administration oral/nasal) is a Medicine code. Immunization administration of vaccine by oral or intranasal route for first vaccine component.
Who uses CPT code 90473?
CPT 90473 is used by Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine. Administration code for vaccines given by non-injection routes such as live attenuated influenza vaccine or rotavirus vaccine administered orally.
When is CPT 90473 used?
Administration code for vaccines given by non-injection routes such as live attenuated influenza vaccine or rotavirus vaccine administered orally.
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