2025 CPT code 90477
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Medicine - Vaccines Medicine Services and Procedures > Vaccines, Toxoids Feed
Adenovirus vaccine, type 7, live, for oral use.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the administration. Consult the CPT manual and payer guidelines.
Administration of the adenovirus vaccine is medically necessary for individuals at increased risk of adenovirus infection, such as those with weakened immune systems, or as part of routine childhood immunizations to enhance population immunity.
The provider is responsible for administering the oral vaccine dose. This includes proper handling of the vaccine, confirmation of patient identity, and post-administration monitoring for adverse effects.
In simple words: This code is for giving a type of vaccine (shot or liquid swallowed) to protect against adenovirus infections. The medicine is given orally.
This code reports the administration of an adenovirus type 7 live vaccine for oral use.The vaccine is harvested from human diploid tissue and administered to the patient to promote immunity against adenovirus. The provider administers a single oral dose of adenovirus type 7.
Example 1: A pediatrician administers a single dose of oral adenovirus type 7 vaccine to a 6-month-old infant as part of their routine immunization schedule., A family doctor prescribes and administers a dose of oral adenovirus type 7 vaccine to a patient with a weakened immune system due to a prior illness, to prevent adenovirus infection., In a public health initiative, nurses administer oral adenovirus type 7 vaccine to multiple children in a community setting, with follow-up checks for any reactions.
* Patient's demographic information* Date of administration* Vaccine lot number and expiration date* Documentation of informed consent (if required)* Post-vaccination observation for adverse events* Appropriate documentation in the medical record to support medical necessity.
** Always refer to the most current CPT® codebook and payer guidelines for the most accurate coding and reimbursement information.
- Revenue Code: O1G (Influenza Immunization -This is an example and may not be directly applicable to 90477; revenue codes vary by payer and may need to be verified.)
- RVU: Information not available in provided text.RVUs vary by payer and location and are subject to change.
- Global Days: Not applicable. This is a single administration vaccine code.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.This code represents the administration of the vaccine itself, not a technical component.
- Fee Schedule: Information not available.Fee schedules are subject to change and vary by payer and location.
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Office, Clinic, Hospital, Public Health Clinic