CPT code 90461: Vaccine administration, each additional component2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Montana

Report 90461 for each vaccine component beyond the first when a patient age 18 or younger receives immunization administration with physician or qualified professional counseling.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality

In Montana, Medicare pays $8.68 for 90461 in the office.

$8.68Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+0.0%vs the national office rate ($8.68)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 90461 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 90461 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Montana
  2. What 90461 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 90461 covers

Code 90461 represents administration of an additional vaccine component for a patient age 18 or younger when a physician or other qualified health care professional provides immunization counseling. It is commonly relevant when a combination vaccine contains multiple components. The code counts components, not injections, so a single injection can involve more than one reportable component. The physician or qualified health care professional may provide the service in an office, clinic, or other setting where pediatric immunizations are administered.

Report 90461 only with 90460, which represents the first component; use one unit of 90461 for each additional component. Documentation should support the patient's age, counseling by the physician or qualified professional, vaccine administered, and the component count. CMS classifies 90461 as an add-on code: it cannot be billed alone, and its payment is within the primary procedure's global period. Do not use it to count additional injections when the service is administration without the counseling framework.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Montana compares for 90461

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 90461 runs from $8.19 in Arkansas to $11.69 in Alaska. Montana pays $8.68. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

90461 in Montana vs other payment areas
  1. Montana · this page$8.68
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$9.25+$0.57
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$9.46+$0.78
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$9.29+$0.61
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$9.17+$0.49
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$9.64+$0.96
  7. Alaska · Alaska$11.69+$3.01

Other areas in Montana first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

90461 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$8.25—
ArkansasArkansas$8.19—
ArizonaArizona$8.56—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$8.89—
Chico, CACalifornia$8.86—
El Centro, CACalifornia$8.86—
Fresno, CACalifornia$8.86—
Hanford, CACalifornia$8.86—

90461 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$8.19

$11.69

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90461 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$11.691
AL$8.251
AR$8.191
AZ$8.561
CA$8.86–$10.2229
CO$8.831
CT$9.051
DC$9.461
DE$8.651
FL$8.75–$9.293
GA$8.50–$8.812
GU$8.861
HI$8.861
IA$8.281
ID$8.321
IL$8.67–$9.174
IN$8.341
KS$8.291
KY$8.401
LA$8.40–$8.592
MA$8.84–$9.352
MD$8.75–$9.463
ME$8.37–$8.542
MI$8.52–$8.832
MN$8.521
MO$8.35–$8.573
MS$8.271
MT$8.681
NC$8.411
ND$8.491
NE$8.301
NH$8.741
NJ$9.17–$9.462
NM$8.561
NV$8.631
NY$8.47–$9.805
OH$8.481
OK$8.361
OR$8.58–$8.952
PA$8.47–$8.952
PR$8.701
RI$8.841
SC$8.461
SD$8.461
TN$8.321
TX$8.45–$8.848
UT$8.511
VA$8.55–$9.462
VI$8.701
VT$8.501
WA$8.81–$9.452
WI$8.351
WV$8.521
WY$8.601

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How the 90461 rate is calculated

Each of 90461’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 90461

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.18

0.18 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense0.07

0.07 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.01

0.01 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

0.2600

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$8.68

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Montana inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

11,413

Code
90461
Physician work
0.18
Practice expense
0.07
Malpractice
0.01

GPCI2026.csv

71

Locality
Montana
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
1.000
Malpractice
0.998
Office calculation for 90461 in Montana
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.18× 1.0000.1800
Practice expense0.07× 1.0000.0700
Malpractice0.01× 0.9980.0100
Total RVUs0.2600
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Montana$8.68

Office: (0.18 × 1 + 0.07 × 1 + 0.01 × 0.998) × $33.4009 = $8.68

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Payment rules and modifiers for 90461

The CMS indicators that decide how 90461 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 90461

Vaccine administration, each additional component

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodZZZAdd-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

How 90461 has changed in Montana

90461 · Office / nonfacility

$8.68

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $0.28 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $8.40 to $8.68 (3.3%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $8.40changed to$8.68

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.978 changed to 0.998

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $8.65changed to$8.40

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $8.51changed to$8.65

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $10.16changed to$8.51

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 0.11 changed to 0.07
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $12.80changed to$10.16

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Work RVU 0.15 changed to 0.18
    • Practice expense RVU 0.21 changed to 0.11
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.977 changed to 0.978

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $12.90changed to$12.80

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $13.10changed to$12.90

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 0.20 changed to 0.21
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.304 changed to 0.977

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $13.20changed to$13.10

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.631 changed to 1.304

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $13.19changed to$13.20

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $13.07changed to$13.19

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.429 changed to 1.631

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $12.61changed to$13.07

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 0.19 changed to 0.20
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.226 changed to 1.429

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $13.02changed to$12.61

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 0.20 changed to 0.19

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $12.95changed to$13.02

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $12.60changed to$12.95

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 0.19 changed to 0.20
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.165 changed to 1.226

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $12.62changed to$12.60

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 0.21 changed to 0.19
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.103 changed to 1.165

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $12.62

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$8.68Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$8.68Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$8.68Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$8.68Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$8.40Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$8.40Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$8.40Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$8.40Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$8.65Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$8.65Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$8.65Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$8.65Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$8.51Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$10.16Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$10.16Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$10.16Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$10.16Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$12.80Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$12.80Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$12.80Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$12.80Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$12.90Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$12.90Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$12.90Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$12.90Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$13.10Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$13.10Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$13.10Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$13.10Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$13.20Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$13.20Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$13.20Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$13.20Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$13.19Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$13.19Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$13.19Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$13.19Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$13.07Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$13.07Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$13.07Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$13.07Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$12.61Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$12.61Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$12.61Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$12.61Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$13.02Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$13.02Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$12.95Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$12.95Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$12.60Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$12.60Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$12.60Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$12.60Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$12.62Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$12.62Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$12.62Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$12.62Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Montana rate applies

Montana is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 497 cities and communities in Montana. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Absarokee
  • Acton
  • Alberton
  • Alder
  • Alzada
  • Amsterdam
  • Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
  • Antelope

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90461 billing questions

What is the difference between 90460 and 90461?

90460 represents the first vaccine component when the age and counseling requirements are met. Report 90461 for each additional component.

Can 90461 be billed without 90460?

No. CMS identifies 90461 as an add-on code, so it must be reported with its primary code, 90460.

Are units based on injections or vaccine components?

Units reflect additional vaccine components, not additional injections. A single injection of a combination vaccine may contain multiple components.

What documentation supports reporting 90461?

Document the patient's age, the vaccine administered and its component count, and counseling provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional.

When is 90472 a better fit?

90472 is for an additional immunization administration when the service is reported under the administration framework without the counseling requirements for 90460 and 90461. It counts an additional administration, not an additional vaccine component.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 90461PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 11,413 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for MontanaGPCI2026.csv, line 71 (RVU26D)

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