Common administration and CPT codes for VAQTA® (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated)
Vaccines for Children Program
VAQTA is available through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program for children who qualify. Check with your state or local VFC Program to learn more about the specific products available to your practice.1
CPT and ICD-10-CM codes
Below is a list of codes that may be relevant for VAQTA and its administration. The information provided here is compiled from sources believed to be accurate, but Merck makes no representation that it is accurate. Consult the relevant manual and/or other guidelines for a description of each code to determine the appropriateness of a particular code and for information on additional codes. This information is subject to change. Merck cautions that payer coding requirements vary and can frequently change, so it’s important to regularly check with each payer as to payer-specific requirements.
You are solely responsible for determining the appropriate codes and for any action you take in billing. The information provided here is not intended to be definitive or exhaustive, and is not intended to replace the guidance of a qualified professional advisor. Merck makes no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy or appropriateness of this information for your particular use given the frequent changes in public and private payer billing. The use of this information does not guarantee payment or that any payment received will cover your costs. Diagnosis codes should be selected only by a health care professional.
CPT code for VAQTA2
| CPT code | Product code | NDC |
| 90632 | VAQTA® (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated) | 0006-4096-02 |
| 90633 | VAQTA® (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated) | 0006-4095-02 |
Vaccine administration codes3
| CPT Code | Product code |
| 90460 | Product administration through 18 years of age via any route of administration, with counseling by physician or other qualified health care professional; first or only component of each product or toxoid component administered |
| +90461 | Product administration through 18 years of age via any route of administration, with counseling by physician or other qualified health care professional; each additional product or toxoid component administered |
| 90471 | Product administration, one injection of any vaccine that is not accompanied by face-to-face physician or qualified health care professional counseling to the patient/family |
| +90472 | Product administration, each additional injection of any vaccine that is not accompanied by face-to-face physician or qualified health care professional counseling to the patient/family |
| CD-10-CM code4 |
| Z23 |
| Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2024, encounter for immunization |
CPT, Current Procedural Terminology; NDC, National Drug Code.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. CPT codes are effective as of May 2025.
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Current CDC Vaccine Price List. Updated January 1, 2026. Accessed January 16, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-for-children/php/awardees/current-cdc-vaccine-price-list.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Immunization information systems (IIS). CPT codes mapped to CVX codes. Last reviewed September 18, 2025. Accessed January 16, 2026. https://www2a.cdc.gov/vaccines/iis/iisstandards/vaccines.asp?rpt=cpt
- American Academy of Pediatrics. Coding for pediatric preventive care. February 24, 2025. Accessed January 16, 2026. https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/Coding%20Preventive%20Care.pdf Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.).
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.). ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2025. Updated October 1, 2024. Accessed February 19, 2026. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/158747