2025 CPT code 90653

Inactivated influenza vaccine, subunit, adjuvanted, for intramuscular use.

For non-COVID-19 vaccines, use product codes 90476-90759 in addition to administration codes 90460, 90461, 90471-90474. For COVID-19 vaccines, use product codes 91304, 91318-91322 with administration code 90480. Do not use modifier 51 with vaccine product codes.

Modifier 33 may be applicable if the vaccine is provided as a preventive service.

Influenza vaccination is considered medically necessary for most individuals 6 months of age and older as a preventive measure against influenza illness and its potential complications.

In simple words: This is a flu shot given in the muscle of the upper arm to protect against the flu.

This code represents the administration of an inactivated, subunit, adjuvanted influenza vaccine via intramuscular injection. It is used to induce immunity against influenza, a contagious respiratory illness.

Example 1: A 70-year-old patient receives their annual flu shot at their physician's office.Code 90653 would be reported along with the appropriate administration code., A 30-year-old pregnant woman receives a flu vaccine during her second trimester.Code 90653 is reported, along with the applicable administration code., A healthy 25-year-old receives their flu vaccine at a pharmacy. Code 90653 is reported, along with the relevant administration code.

Documentation should specify the type of influenza vaccine administered (inactivated, subunit, adjuvanted), the dosage, route of administration (intramuscular), the site of injection, and the lot number of the vaccine.

  • Specialties:Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Public Health
  • Place of Service:Office, Pharmacy, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Public Health Clinic, and others
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