90738 Inactivated je vacc intramuscular
Also known as: JE vaccine, Inactivated JE vaccine, Japanese encephalitis immunization
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated, administered intramuscularly for prevention of Japanese encephalitis infection.
In Plain Language
Japanese encephalitis shot; Encephalitis vaccine
Clinical Context
Administered to travelers to endemic areas in Asia for prevention of Japanese encephalitis transmitted by Culex mosquitoes; recommended for travelers to rural areas.
RVU Information
CPT 90738 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 90738?
CPT 90738 (Inactivated je vacc intramuscular) is a Medicine code. Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated, administered intramuscularly for prevention of Japanese encephalitis infection.
Who uses CPT code 90738?
CPT 90738 is used by Preventive Medicine, Travel Medicine, Infectious Disease. Administered to travelers to endemic areas in Asia for prevention of Japanese encephalitis transmitted by Culex mosquitoes; recommended for travelers to rural areas.
When is CPT 90738 used?
Administered to travelers to endemic areas in Asia for prevention of Japanese encephalitis transmitted by Culex mosquitoes; recommended for travelers to rural areas.
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