Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against measles alone

This code identifies an encounter for preventive immunization against measles as a standalone vaccine. It signifies that the patient is receiving a measles-only vaccine to prevent future infection, rather than a combination vaccine like MMR.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for a measles-specific vaccination. This may occur if the patient has a contraindication to mumps or rubella components, or if they have already received immunity to those diseases and only require measles protection.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a measles-only vaccine was administered, not a combination vaccine.
• Do not use this code if the patient is receiving an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine; a different code would apply for combination immunizations.
• Always code the administration procedure separately.