What Is the Difference Between 90471 and 90472

To report a single intramuscular vaccination, report 90471. To report three intramuscular injections, report 90471 for the initial intramuscular vaccination administration and 90472 x 2 for the additional intramuscular administrations.

What does CPT code 90472 mean?

90472: Immunization administration for percutaneous, intra-dermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, each additional vaccine. 90474: Immunization administration for intra-nasal or oral route, each additional vaccine.

When do you use CPT 90471?

Code 90471 is used when the drug is administrated by a medical assistant or nurse and the patient does not see the physician at all. This code would also be used for any patient 19 years of age or older regardless if physician is present and does face-to-face counseling.