2025 CPT code 90655
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Immunization - Vaccines, Toxoids Medicine Feed
Influenza virus vaccine, trivalent (IIV3), split virus, preservative free, 0.25 mL dosage, for intramuscular use
Modifiers such as 33 (Preventive Services), 52 (Reduced Services), 53 (Discontinued Procedure), and others may apply depending on the specific circumstances.
Influenza vaccination is recommended annually for most individuals over 6 months old to prevent or reduce severity of influenza infection.
The provider discusses immunization options, risks, benefits, and side effects with the parent/guardian/patient. They obtain consent, prepare the patient, and administer the vaccine intramuscularly.
In simple words: A flu shot given in the muscle of a child between 6 and 35 months old. This shot helps protect against three common types of the flu virus. It is specially formulated without preservatives.
This code represents the administration of a 0.25 mL dose of a trivalent, split-virus, preservative-free influenza vaccine injected intramuscularly. It is intended for patients 6-35 months of age.
Example 1: A healthy 2-year-old child receives their annual flu shot during a well-child visit., A 10-month-old with a history of asthma receives the preservative-free influenza vaccine., A 3-year-old child receives their first dose of the influenza vaccine.
Documentation should include vaccine product, dosage, administration route, site of injection, lot number, manufacturer, and any adverse reactions.
** Ensure appropriate consent is obtained and documented. Provide vaccine information sheets (VIS) to the patient/guardian.
- Revenue Code: O1G - INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Public Health Clinic and others