90481 Admn sarscov2 vac each add cmp
Also known as: COVID-19 vaccine admin additional, extra COVID shot
Administration of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine for each additional vaccine component.
In Plain Language
extra COVID shot; booster shot
Clinical Context
Add-on administration service for each additional SARS-CoV-2 vaccine component in multi-component vaccination encounter.
RVU Information
CPT 90481 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 90481?
CPT 90481 (Admn sarscov2 vac each add cmp) is a Medicine code. Administration of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine for each additional vaccine component.
Who uses CPT code 90481?
CPT 90481 is used by Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Public Health. Add-on administration service for each additional SARS-CoV-2 vaccine component in multi-component vaccination encounter.
When is CPT 90481 used?
Add-on administration service for each additional SARS-CoV-2 vaccine component in multi-component vaccination encounter.
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