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HEPATITIS A

Hepatitis A
What causes hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV).

Hepatitis A can be
quite serious. Among
reported cases of
hepatitis A (CDC,
2016) 42% required
hospitalization.
Many days of work
are missed due to
hepatitis A, as well.

How serious is hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A can be quite serious. Among reported cases of hepatitis A (CDC, 2016) 42%
required hospitalization. Many days of work are missed due to hepatitis A, as well. Older
people and people with chronic liver disease, such as those infected with hepatitis C virus, are
more likely to be seriously ill and die from hepatitis A.
Who should get hepatitis A vaccine?
Many people are recommended to receive hepatitis A vaccine, including people at increased
risk for exposure to hepatitis A virus infection and people who are more likely to get seriously
ill if infected with the virus. According to CDC recommendations, people who should be
vaccinated include:
* All children starting at age 1 year (12-23 months)
* People age 6 months or older who are traveling to or working in an area of the world except
the United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and parts of Western Europe.
Vaccine given to a child age 6-11 months does not count toward the 2-dose series given
after the first birthday.
* Men who have sex with men
* Homeless people
* Users of illicit drugs, injectable or noninjectable
* People who anticipate having close personal contact with an international adoptee
from a country of high or intermediate endemicity during the first 60 days following
the adoptee's arrival in the United States
* People who have blood cloting disorders
* People who work with HAV‐infected primates or with hepatitis A virus in a research
laboratory setting (no other groups have been shown to be at increased
risk for HAV infection because of occupational exposure)
* People with chronic liver disease, including Hepatitis A virus- and Hepatitis C
virus-infected people
* Any person who wishes to be protected from hepatitis A virus infection
Hepatitis A vaccine is not routinely recommended for healthcare workers, sewage
workers, or daycare providers. Children who are not vaccinated by age two years
should be vaccinated as soon as possible.
How many doses of hepatitis A vaccine are recommended for full protection?
Two doses are recommended. The second dose is given no sooner than six months
after the first dose.
Source: http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4204.pdf
CPT Information
Administration CPT Code without
physician counseling

90471, 90472, 90473 or 90474

Administration CPT Code with
physician counseling

90460 or 90461

HAVRIX

90632 (Adult) 90633 (Pediatric)

VAQTA®

90632 (Adult) 90633 (Pediatric)

For informational purposes only. Source: ReimbursementCodes.com and/or www.cms.gov. Customer is responsible for verification of billing/coding in accordance with applicable specific circumstances.
See manufacturer package insert for full prescribing information.
†

To Order: 1.800.P.SCHEIN (1.800.772.4346) 8am-8:30pm, et

To Fax: 1.800.329.9109 24 Hrs

19MS4037

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