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Coding Policies and Guidelines (Medical Services)
Immunizations Immunizations are injections separately identified in CPT and
HCPCS Level II (codes 90476-90749, Q2035-Q2039). Submit the
code which describes the immunization administered. It is
inappropriate to code each component of a combination vaccine
separately. The administration code(s) 90460-90461, 90471-
90474, or G0008-G0010 must be reported in addition to the
vaccine and toxoid code(s) 90476-90749, Q2035-Q2039.
Type of
vaccine/toxoid
administration(s)
injection, oral or
intranasal
Immunization Administration Add-ons
The immunization administration codes 90460-90461, 90471-
90474, or G0008-G0010 are reported in addition to the vaccine or
toxoid code(s) 90476-90749, Q2035-Q2039. When giving more
than one vaccine/toxoid, multiple administration codes are
reported. But it is important to choose the correct add-on
administration code. The following are the correct reporting of
single and combinations of administration codes.
Although the administration services 90472 and 90474 are
considered add-on codes, the modifier 51 does not apply to these
services and should not be reported with these codes.
Is there more
than one vaccine/
toxoid?
Is
counseling
included?
No Yes 90460
Correct administration code(s)
injection No No 90471, G0008, G0009, or G0010
injection, oral or
intranasal
Yes Yes 90460 and 90461 (X # of add’l
vaccines/toxoid components)
injection Yes No 90741, G0008, G0009, or G0010 and
90472 (X # of add’l vaccines/toxoid
components)
oral or intranasal No No 90473
oral or intranasal Yes No 90473 and 90474 (X # of add’l
vaccines/toxoid components)
injection and
oral/intranasal
Yes No 90471, G0008, G0009, or G0010 and
90474 (X # of add’l oral/intranasal
vaccines/toxoid components) or
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Provider Policy and Procedure Manual (06/20/12)
90473 and 90472 (X # of add’l
injected vaccines/toxoid components)
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