CPT 90460: Immunization Administration, Child (First Component)
Immunization administration through 18 years of age via any route, first or only component of each vaccine or toxoid administered. Includes counseling by physician or qualified healthcare provider.
Why CPT 90460 Claims Get Denied
Claims billed under CPT 90460 are frequently denied or downcoded for the following reasons. Understanding these patterns helps your practice reduce denial rates and recover revenue faster.
Patient age exceeds 18 for this code
Bundled with preventive visit
Missing vaccine product code
VFC (Vaccines for Children) program vaccine billed to commercial payer
Billing Tips for CPT 90460
Use 90460 only for patients through age 18 and only when a physician or qualified healthcare professional provides face-to-face counseling. For patients over 18, use 90471. Bill 90461 for each additional component. Always bill the vaccine product code separately.
Documentation Requirements
To support a clean claim for CPT 90460, your clinical documentation should include:
Vaccine product administered (name, manufacturer, lot number)
Route of administration
Site of injection
VIS (Vaccine Information Statement) provided
Physician counseling documented
Patient age verified
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