CPT
90471 — Immunization administration, single vaccine
ACA-covered vaccines should be free, including the admin fee.
Vaccines
90750 — Zoster vaccine , recombinant, subunit, adjuvanted, IM
This is the Shingrix shingles vaccine, given to adults 50 and older in a 2-dose series to prevent shingles (herpes zoster) and its painful complication called post-herpetic neuralgia.
- Typical setting: Doctor's office, pharmacy, clinic
- National avg charge (illustrative): $200–$250 per dose
- Most-disputed reason: Billing 90750 for Zostavax (the old live shingles vaccine, now discontinued in the US) — Zostavax used code 90736
What it means
What 90750 actually means
This is the Shingrix shingles vaccine, given to adults 50 and older in a 2-dose series to prevent shingles (herpes zoster) and its painful complication called post-herpetic neuralgia. It is the preferred shingles vaccine per CDC guidelines.
Common errors with this code
What goes wrong on real bills.
Most bills that look correct still contain at least one of these issues. Up to 49% of medical bills contain errors (CFPB).
- Billing 90750 for Zostavax (the old live shingles vaccine, now discontinued in the US) — Zostavax used code 90736
- Billing both doses on the same date of service when they should be 2–6 months apart
- Omitting administration code 90471 or 90472
If you see 90750 on your bill
Three steps before paying.
1. Get the itemized bill. If your statement only shows a summary, request the CPT-level itemized bill before paying. Generate the request language →
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Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on 90750 often also see these adjacent codes on the same bill.
CPT
90472 — Immunization admin; each additional vaccine
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90651 — Human papillomavirus vaccine types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58, nonavalent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90670 — Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13 valent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90671 — Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 15 valent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90677 — Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
Related BillBusted guides
Plain-English reads if you see 90750 on a bill.
90750 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What does 90750 usually cost?
$200–$250 per dose. Costs vary by region, payer contract, and whether the service was performed in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a facility fee) versus a free-standing clinic.
What's the most common billing error on 90750?
Billing 90750 for Zostavax (the old live shingles vaccine, now discontinued in the US) — Zostavax used code 90736
What should I do if I see 90750 on my bill?
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