What is recombivax vaccine?
What is recombivax vaccine?
RECOMBIVAX HB is a vaccine indicated for prevention of infection. caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus. RECOMBIVAX HB. is approved for use in individuals of all ages.
What is the CPT code for hepatitis B vaccine?
CPT/HCPCS Description 90746 Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dosage, intramuscular use.
How is recombivax HB administered?
RECOMBIVAX HB may be administered subcutaneously to persons at risk for hemorrhage following intramuscular injections (e.g., hemophiliacs). However, hepatitis B vaccines are known to result in lower antibody response when administered subcutaneously.
What is procedure code 90732?
Pneumococcal
| HCPCS / CPT | Description |
|---|---|
| 90670 | Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13 valent, for intramuscular use |
| 90732 | Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, 23-valent, adult or immunosuppressed patient dosage, for use in individuals 2 years or older, for subcutaneous or intramuscular use; |
Is recombivax HB a live vaccine?
It does not contain live virus, so you cannot get hepatitis from the vaccine. This vaccine works by helping the body produce immunity (through antibody production) that will prevent you from getting infection from hepatitis B virus.
What is the difference between Engerix-B and recombivax HB?
The vaccines differ only in the concentration of the HBsAg antigen and the nature of aluminum adjuvants. Recombivax contains aluminum hydrophosphate sulphate. Engerix-B uses aluminum hydroxide as an adjuvant and trace amounts of thimerosal from the manufacturing process.
What is the CPT code for hepatitis?
To bill, use the ICD-9 diagnosis code for contact with or exposure to communicable disease, other viral diseases (ICD-9 code V01.7) along with the appropriate CPT code (90746 for hepatitis B vaccine or 90632 for hepatitis A vaccine) plus the appropriate CPT administration code (90471 for immunization administration).
What is the difference between Engerix and recombivax?
How often is recombivax given?
Dosage and Administration The vaccination regimen for RECOMBIVAX HB for persons from birth through 19 years of age consists of a series of 3 doses (0.5 mL each) given on a 0-, 1-, and 6-month schedule.
