Question

Administration of chicken pox vaccine ( intramuscular) to patient 9 years old: no counseling required

Answer 1

Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent many diseases. Varicella, a vaccine has been available since 2004.

QCPT code for vaccine: 90716.

CPT code for administration: 90460

There's four question:

Question 1 :

The documented procedure to be coded is vaccine and administration.

Question 2:

The main term used is for CPT is: administration of vaccines

Question 3:

The subterm used is Immunization administration that is not accompanied by physician.

Some vaccines are prescribed by the doctor, others are administered without a doctor's prescription.

Question 4:

The subterm that identify the location of the administration is intramuscular

The administration of a vaccine is usually done by the subcutaneous deep and / or intramuscular way. Oral and even nasal (spray) way exist for some vaccines, but are uncommon. The intradermal way tends to develop, and would be promising to effectively stimulate the immune system.