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The CPT® Code 90675 refers to the rabies vaccine specifically formulated for intramuscular administration. Vaccines, such as this rabies vaccine, are designed to provide active, long-term immunity by stimulating the recipient's immune system. Unlike immune globulins, which offer short-term, passive immunity, vaccines expose the immune system to altered forms of specific pathogens, such as viruses or bacteria. This exposure prompts the immune system to produce its own antibodies, equipping the body with the ability to recognize and combat the actual pathogen in future encounters. The rabies vaccine is crucial for individuals at risk of rabies exposure, as it helps prevent the onset of this potentially fatal disease. It is important to note that this code specifically reports the vaccine product used for intramuscular administration, distinguishing it from other administration routes, such as intradermal, which is reported under a different code (CPT® Code 90676).
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The rabies vaccine (CPT® Code 90675) is indicated for individuals who are at risk of exposure to the rabies virus. This includes, but is not limited to, the following situations:
The administration of the rabies vaccine involves several key procedural steps to ensure proper delivery and effectiveness of the vaccine. Each step is critical for achieving the desired immune response.
Following the administration of the rabies vaccine, patients are advised on potential side effects, which may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or headache. It is important for patients to complete the full vaccination series as recommended, especially in cases of post-exposure prophylaxis, to ensure adequate immunity. Patients should also be instructed to seek medical attention if they experience any severe allergic reactions or unusual symptoms following vaccination. Documentation of the vaccine administration, including the date, lot number, and site of injection, is essential for medical records and future reference.
| Short Descr | RABIES VACCINE IM | Medium Descr | RABIES VACCINE INTRAMUSCULAR | Long Descr | Rabies vaccine, for intramuscular use | Related Drugs | IMOVAX RABIES | Status Code | Excluded from Physician Fee Schedule by Regulation | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 9 - Not Applicable | Multiple Procedures (51) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Co-Surgeons (62) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Team Surgery (66) | 9 - Concept does not apply. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Nonpass-Through Drugs and Nonimplantable Biologicals, Including Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals | ASC Payment Indicator | Drugs and biologicals paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS rate. | Type of Service (TOS) | 1 - Medical Care | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | O1G - Immunizations/Vaccinations | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 228 - Prophylactic vaccinations and inoculations |
| AT | Acute treatment (this modifier should be used when reporting service 98940, 98941, 98942) | JZ | Zero drug amount discarded/not administered to any patient | 22 | Increased procedural services: when the work required to provide a service is substantially greater than typically required, it may be identified by adding modifier 22 to the usual procedure code. documentation must support the substantial additional work and the reason for the additional work (ie, increased intensity, time, technical difficulty of procedure, severity of patient's condition, physical and mental effort required). note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | CC | Procedure code change (use 'cc' when the procedure code submitted was changed either for administrative reasons or because an incorrect code was filed) | GA | Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case | GJ | "opt out" physician or practitioner emergency or urgent service | GX | Notice of liability issued, voluntary under payer policy | GY | Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit | GZ | Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary | JG | Drug or biological acquired with 340b drug pricing program discount, reported for informational purposes | LT | Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body) | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) |
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| 2011-01-01 | Changed | Short description changed. |
| 1999-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 1999. |
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