90480 Admn sarscov2 vac 1/only cmp
Also known as: COVID-19 vaccine admin first, SARS-CoV-2 admin
Administration of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine with first or only vaccine component injected.
In Plain Language
COVID shot; coronavirus vaccine
Clinical Context
Administration service for first component of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine during COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.24 |
| Total RVU | 0.24 |
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 0.24, this code ranks in the 15th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90480?
CPT 90480 (Admn sarscov2 vac 1/only cmp) is a Medicine code. Administration of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine with first or only vaccine component injected.
Who uses CPT code 90480?
CPT 90480 is used by Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Public Health. Administration service for first component of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine during COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
When is CPT 90480 used?
Administration service for first component of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine during COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
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