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90638 Vacc qirv mrna 60mcg/.5ml intramuscular

Medicine

Also known as: RSV mRNA vaccine 60mcg, RSV mRNA high dose

Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine messenger ribonucleic acid in 60 microgram per 0.5 milliliter dose administered intramuscularly.

In Plain Language

RSV prevention vaccine high dose; respiratory virus protection

Clinical Context

Higher-dose mRNA vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus prevention, particularly in immunocompromised or elderly patients.

RVU Information

CPT 90638 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

Infectious DiseaseGeriatricsImmunology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 90638?

CPT 90638 (Vacc qirv mrna 60mcg/.5ml intramuscular) is a Medicine code. Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine messenger ribonucleic acid in 60 microgram per 0.5 milliliter dose administered intramuscularly.

Who uses CPT code 90638?

CPT 90638 is used by Infectious Disease, Geriatrics, Immunology. Higher-dose mRNA vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus prevention, particularly in immunocompromised or elderly patients.

When is CPT 90638 used?

Higher-dose mRNA vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus prevention, particularly in immunocompromised or elderly patients.

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