Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against diptheria-tetanus- pertussis with typhoid-paratyphoid (DTP + TAB)

This code indicates the need for a prophylactic vaccination that combines protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) with protection against typhoid and paratyphoid fevers. It signifies a patient presenting for immunization against these specific infectious diseases.

This code is used when a patient receives or is scheduled to receive the combined DTP and TAB vaccine. This typically occurs during routine childhood immunization schedules or for individuals traveling to endemic areas where these diseases are prevalent. It applies when the primary reason for the encounter is the administration of this specific multi-component vaccine.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the administration or need for the combined DTP and TAB vaccine, not just individual components.
• This code is for the need for vaccination; use procedure codes to report the actual administration.
• Do not use this code if the patient is receiving only DTP or only TAB; separate codes exist for those individual vaccinations.