2025 CPT code 90744
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Hepatitis B vaccine, pediatric/adolescent dosage (3 dose schedule), for intramuscular use.
Modifier 51 is not permitted with code 90744 when used with administration codes.
Medical necessity is established by the patient's age and the recommended immunization schedule for Hepatitis B.Patients at higher risk (e.g., those with chronic liver disease or compromised immune systems) may also benefit from vaccination.
The provider's responsibility is supplying the vaccine product.Administration of the vaccine is separately billable.
In simple words: This code is for a hepatitis B vaccine shot given to children and teens.It's part of a three-shot series to protect against hepatitis B.
This CPT code, 90744, represents the supply of a hepatitis B vaccine specifically for pediatric and adolescent patients.The vaccine is designed for intramuscular administration and follows a three-dose schedule.This code is for the vaccine product itself; separate codes are required to report the administration of the vaccine.
Example 1: A 12-year-old patient receives their first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine as part of their routine childhood immunizations., A 15-year-old patient requires their second dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine due to a missed appointment., A 10-year-old patient is traveling internationally and needs to complete their Hepatitis B vaccine series before departure.The provider supplies the final dose of the vaccine.
Documentation should include the patient's age, the specific vaccine administered (90744), the date of administration, and the lot number of the vaccine.
** This code should not be reported with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine administration codes unless both a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and a vaccine from the 90476-90759 range are administered at the same encounter.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable. This code represents the supply of the vaccine product, not the administration.
- Specialties:Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Clinic