The CPT Editorial Panel has approved the addition of code 90622 to identify vaccinia (smallpox) virus vaccine product; and the addition of code 90611 to identify monkeypox and smallpox virus vaccine product.
90611: Smallpox and monkeypox vaccine, attenuated vaccinia virus, live, non-replicating, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, suspension, for subcutaneous use
90622: Vaccinia (smallpox) virus vaccine, live, lyophilized, 0.3 mL dosage, for percutaneous use
What is Monkeypox?
CPT Assistant for Monkeypox
90611: Smallpox and monkeypox vaccine, attenuated vaccinia virus, live, non-replicating, preservative free, 0.5 mL dosage, suspension, for subcutaneous use
90622: Vaccinia (smallpox) virus vaccine, live, lyophilized, 0.3 mL dosage, for percutaneous use
Laboratory test code | |
87593 | Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); orthopoxvirus (eg, monkeypox virus, cowpox virus, vaccinia virus), amplified probe technique, each |
What is Monkeypox?
Mpox Vaccines
Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the Mpox virus. In the United States, there is currently evidence of person-to-person disease transmission. CDC is urging clinicians in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent with Mpox. The AMA keeps you current on the...
www.ama-assn.org
CPT Assistant for Monkeypox
Orthopoxvirus and monkeypox coding & guidance
Find CPT® codes for reporting orthopoxvirus and monkeypox testing and immunizations.
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