CPT
90471 — Immunization administration, single vaccine
ACA-covered vaccines should be free, including the admin fee.
Emergency department
99282 — Emergency department visit, level 2 (low)
Low-level ER visit. Brief workup for a straightforward issue.
- Typical setting: Hospital emergency department
- National avg charge (illustrative): Facility $400-$1,500; physician $150-$350.
- Most-disputed reason: Upgraded to 99283 or 99284 with no supporting documentation.
What it means
What 99282 actually means
CPT 99282 is a low-level ER visit, used for problems requiring limited evaluation (single complaint, straightforward decision-making). Examples: simple sprain, minor laceration, stable presentation with brief workup.
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).
- Upcoded to 99283 or higher when the chart only supports level 2.
- Two-line billing (facility 99282 + physician 99284) creating dual upcoding.
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Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on 99282 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.
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