CPT® Code 90744 is used to report the hepatitis B vaccine for pediatric or adolescent patients, formulated as a 3-dose schedule and administered intramuscularly.
Hepatitis B vaccination helps protect against infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The vaccine is commonly administered as part of routine childhood and adolescent immunization.
Key Facts About CPT® Code 90744
- Service type: Vaccine product
- Vaccine: Hepatitis B
- Population: Pediatric/adolescent
- Schedule: 3-dose
- Route: Intramuscular
- Purpose: Prevention of hepatitis B infection
- Provider type: Physician or qualified healthcare professional
Common clinical uses:
- Routine childhood immunization
- Completion of a hepatitis B vaccine series
- Catch-up vaccination
- Prevention of hepatitis B infection
When to Use CPT® 90744
CPT 90744 may be reported when the applicable pediatric/adolescent hepatitis B vaccine product is administered intramuscularly as part of a 3-dose series.
The vaccine product code is separate from the administration code. An appropriate vaccine administration code should also be reported when applicable.
Examples:
- A child receives a scheduled hepatitis B vaccine dose
- An adolescent completes part of a hepatitis B vaccination series
- A patient receives catch-up hepatitis B vaccination when clinically indicated
Documentation Requirements
Documentation supporting CPT 90744 should include:
- Patient identifiers and date of service
- Vaccine administered
- Manufacturer
- Vaccine lot number and expiration date
- Dose administered
- Route and injection site
- Patient's vaccination history
- Administration details
- Provider authentication
Practices should also maintain appropriate immunization records and documentation required by applicable vaccination programs.
Reimbursement and Coding Considerations
- CPT 90744 represents the hepatitis B vaccine product
- Vaccine administration is reported separately when applicable
- Coverage varies by payer, patient age, and applicable immunization programs
- Childhood and adolescent vaccines may be subject to specific public health program requirements
- Practices should verify current payer and immunization program requirements before submitting claims
Accurate documentation of the vaccine product and administration details helps support appropriate coding and reimbursement.
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- Document hepatitis B and other vaccines administered
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- Document follow-up and vaccination plans
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Disclaimer: CPT® codes are maintained by the American Medical Association. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace official coding guidelines or payer policies.
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