90716 Var vaccine live subcutaneous
Also known as: Varicella vaccine, Varivax, Chickenpox vaccine
Varicella vaccine, live attenuated virus vaccine administered subcutaneously for prevention of varicella (chickenpox) infection.
In Plain Language
Chickenpox vaccine; Chickenpox shot
Clinical Context
Administered to children ages 12-18 months with a second dose at 4-6 years for prevention of varicella; highly effective live vaccine.
RVU Information
CPT 90716 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 90716?
CPT 90716 (Var vaccine live subcutaneous) is a Medicine code. Varicella vaccine, live attenuated virus vaccine administered subcutaneously for prevention of varicella (chickenpox) infection.
Who uses CPT code 90716?
CPT 90716 is used by Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine. Administered to children ages 12-18 months with a second dose at 4-6 years for prevention of varicella; highly effective live vaccine.
When is CPT 90716 used?
Administered to children ages 12-18 months with a second dose at 4-6 years for prevention of varicella; highly effective live vaccine.
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