What is CPT 90740, 90743, 90744, G0010 & 90472

The following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System/Current Procedural Terminology (HCPCS / CPT) codes listed here.

90740 - Hepatitis B vaccine, dialysis or immuno suppressed patient dosage (3 dose schedule), for intramuscular use

90743 - Hepatitis B vaccine, adolescent (2 dose schedule), for intramuscular use

90744 - Hepatitis B vaccine, pediatric/adolescent dosage (3 dose schedule), for intramuscular use

90746 - Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dosage, for intramuscular use

90747 - Hepatitis B vaccine, dialysis or immuno suppressed patient dosage (4 dose schedule), for intramuscular use

G0010* - Administration of Hepatitis B vaccine

90471* Immunization Administration (includes per cutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections); one vaccine (single or combination vaccine/toxoid)

(Do not report 90471 in conjunction with 90473)

90472* Immunization administration (includes per cutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections); each additional vaccine (single or combination vaccine/toxoid) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

(Use 90472 in conjunction with 90471 or 90473)

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