Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against mumps alone

This code signifies an encounter for the sole purpose of receiving a preventative vaccination against mumps. It indicates that the patient is not currently ill with mumps but is seeking immunization to prevent future infection. This is a public health measure to reduce the incidence of mumps.

Use this code when a patient presents for a mumps-only vaccine, such as a single-antigen mumps vaccine, or when mumps is the only component of a multi-antigen vaccine being specifically addressed for prophylactic reasons. This would apply to routine childhood immunizations or adult boosters where mumps immunity is the primary focus of the visit.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a mumps-only vaccination or that mumps is the singular focus of a multi-antigen vaccine administration.
• Do not use for active mumps infection; this is strictly for prophylactic encounters.
• Pair with a procedure code for the vaccine administration (e.g., CPT code for vaccine shot).