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90581 Anthrax vaccine sternoclavicular or intramuscular

Medicine

Also known as: anthrax vaccine, AVA

Anthrax vaccine adsorbed administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular route for immunization against Bacillus anthracis.

In Plain Language

anthrax protection shot; bioterrorism defense vaccine

Clinical Context

Vaccine for occupational exposure risks or biological threat exposure in military personnel, laboratory workers, and others at risk of anthrax exposure.

RVU Information

CPT 90581 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

Occupational MedicineMilitary MedicineInfectious Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 90581?

CPT 90581 (Anthrax vaccine sternoclavicular or intramuscular) is a Medicine code. Anthrax vaccine adsorbed administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular route for immunization against Bacillus anthracis.

Who uses CPT code 90581?

CPT 90581 is used by Occupational Medicine, Military Medicine, Infectious Disease. Vaccine for occupational exposure risks or biological threat exposure in military personnel, laboratory workers, and others at risk of anthrax exposure.

When is CPT 90581 used?

Vaccine for occupational exposure risks or biological threat exposure in military personnel, laboratory workers, and others at risk of anthrax exposure.

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