Pfizer
Prevnar - 13
Manufacturer:
Pfizer
Name:
Prevnar - 13
HCPCS Code Descriptor:
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13 valent, for intramuscular use
Category:
CPT Drug Code
HCPCS:
90670
NDC(s):
00005-1971-05, 00005-1971-02
Primary Type:
Vaccine-Pneumococcal
Generic/Specialty Status:
Single-Source
Route of Administration:
Intramuscular
Potential NDC Listing Errors:
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00005-1971-02, 00005-1971-05
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About:
Prevnar - 13 is a Vaccine-Pneumococcal drug manufactured by Pfizer and administered via the Intramuscular route of administration. The CPT Drug Code: 90670 is aligned to the drug Prevnar - 13.
Prevnar-13, also known as Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine, is an intramuscular injection that provides active immunization against infection caused by 13 common strains of pneumococcal bacteria. Prevnar-13 is typically given to children between 6 weeks and 5 years of age. Pneumococcal bacteria can cause infections like pneumonia and meningitis.