In simple words: This code covers a rabies shot given into a muscle, usually after someone has been exposed to rabies.

This code represents the administration of a rabies vaccine via intramuscular injection.It is typically used in a post-exposure prophylaxis regimen following a potential rabies exposure, such as an animal bite.

Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency room after being bitten by a stray dog. The dog's rabies status is unknown. The physician orders a rabies vaccine series, with the first dose (90675) administered intramuscularly., A veterinarian is bitten by a bat while examining it.Due to the high risk of rabies transmission from bats, the veterinarian receives post-exposure prophylaxis, including the rabies vaccine (90675) administered intramuscularly., A child playing in the woods is scratched by a raccoon. While the raccoon is not captured, the parents and physician decide to proceed with rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, including the intramuscular rabies vaccine (90675) as a precaution.

Documentation should include details about the potential rabies exposure (e.g., animal involved, date and time of incident, wound description), the rabies vaccination status of the animal (if known), the rationale for administering the vaccine, the site and route of administration, and any adverse reactions.

** For children, the preferred injection site is the anterolateral aspect of the thigh. For adults, the deltoid muscle is the preferred site.If a specific vaccine code is unavailable, use the unlisted procedure code until a new code becomes available.