Giving a therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic injection under the skin or into a muscle. The drug itself is billed separately, usually with a HCPCS J code.
What to know
Not used for vaccines. Vaccine administration uses codes like 90471.
Educational reference only. Not medical, legal, or billing advice. Always check the current official code set and payer policy before you bill. About BillingBrief and our sources.
