2025 CPT code 90746
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Medicine - Vaccines, Toxoids Medicine Services and Procedures Feed
Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB), adult dosage, 3-dose schedule, for intramuscular use.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of administration. Consult the CPT manual for detailed information on modifier use.
Medical necessity is established by the patient's age and risk factors for Hepatitis B infection, such as occupation, lifestyle, travel, and medical conditions.
The provider administers the vaccine intramuscularly.This is separately billable from the vaccine product itself.
In simple words: This code is for an adult's Hepatitis B shot.It's given in three separate doses to protect against liver disease.A separate code is used for the actual shot administration.
This CPT code represents the adult dosage of the Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB), administered intramuscularly.It's a three-dose schedule designed to protect against hepatitis B liver disease. The vaccine product is separately reported from the administration (e.g., 90460, 90461, etc.).
Example 1: A 25-year-old patient presents for their first Hepatitis B vaccine dose.The provider administers the vaccine intramuscularly and documents the date and lot number of the vaccine.Code 90746 is reported along with the appropriate administration code., A 30-year-old patient who is at high risk for Hepatitis B is receiving the second dose of the vaccine series.Code 90746 is reported with the appropriate administration code. Proper documentation of the prior vaccine doses is essential for accurate billing., A 40-year-old patient receives their third dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine series. The provider documents the complete vaccination series history, including dates of administration and vaccine lot numbers.Code 90746 is reported with the appropriate administration code.
* Patient's age and vaccination history.* Vaccine product name and lot number.* Date and route of administration (intramuscular).* Documentation of any adverse reactions.
** The three-dose schedule is generally administered at 0, 1, and 6 months.However, alternative schedules may be used depending on the patient's individual needs and risk factors.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:* Internal Medicine* Family Medicine* Pediatrics* Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Office, Clinic, Hospital