90482 Imm cnsl not admn sm 3<10
Also known as: vaccine counseling pediatric, imm counseling 3-10
Immunization counseling about vaccines without vaccine administration for patients aged 3 to less than 10 years.
In Plain Language
vaccine information discussion; vaccine education
Clinical Context
Preventive medicine service providing vaccine risk-benefit discussion and counseling for pediatric patients 3-9 years old when vaccines not administered.
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 90482?
CPT 90482 (Imm cnsl not admn sm 3<10) is a Medicine code. Immunization counseling about vaccines without vaccine administration for patients aged 3 to less than 10 years.
Who uses CPT code 90482?
CPT 90482 is used by Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine. Preventive medicine service providing vaccine risk-benefit discussion and counseling for pediatric patients 3-9 years old when vaccines not administered.
When is CPT 90482 used?
Preventive medicine service providing vaccine risk-benefit discussion and counseling for pediatric patients 3-9 years old when vaccines not administered.
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