90688 Iiv4 vaccine splt 0.5 milliliters intramuscular
Also known as: Flu shot, Influenza vaccine, Split-virus IIV4
Inactivated influenza vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virion formulation, 0.5 milliliter dose, administered intramuscularly for adults and older children.
In Plain Language
Flu vaccine; Flu shot
Clinical Context
Annual seasonal influenza vaccination for adults and older children using split-virion technology; provides protection against four circulating influenza strains.
RVU Information
CPT 90688 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 90688?
CPT 90688 (Iiv4 vaccine splt 0.5 milliliters intramuscular) is a Medicine code. Inactivated influenza vaccine, quadrivalent (IIV4), split virion formulation, 0.5 milliliter dose, administered intramuscularly for adults and older children.
Who uses CPT code 90688?
CPT 90688 is used by Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination for adults and older children using split-virion technology; provides protection against four circulating influenza strains.
When is CPT 90688 used?
Annual seasonal influenza vaccination for adults and older children using split-virion technology; provides protection against four circulating influenza strains.
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