CPT
90471 — Immunization administration, single vaccine
ACA-covered vaccines should be free, including the admin fee.
Vaccines
90707 — Measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine , live, subcutaneous
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) with a single injection given under the skin.
- Typical setting: Pediatrician's office, clinic
- National avg charge (illustrative): $75–$140 per dose
- Most-disputed reason: Billing 3 units of 90707 instead of 1 unit (MMR is a combined vaccine — only 1 unit should be billed)
What it means
What 90707 actually means
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) with a single injection given under the skin. It is typically given to children at ages 12–15 months and 4–6 years, or to adults without prior immunity.
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 3 units of 90707 instead of 1 unit (MMR is a combined vaccine — only 1 unit should be billed)
- Using wrong administration code: 90460/90461 with counseling vs. 90471/90472 without counseling — must match documentation
- Billing MMR for a patient who received MMRV (which includes varicella — use 90710 instead)
If you see 90707 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 90707 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 90707 on a bill.
90707 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What does 90707 usually cost?
$75–$140 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 90707?
Billing 3 units of 90707 instead of 1 unit (MMR is a combined vaccine — only 1 unit should be billed)
What should I do if I see 90707 on my bill?
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