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90481 Admn sarscov2 vac each add cmp

Medicine +Add-on

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

Family MedicineInternal MedicinePublic Health

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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