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Updated July 1st, 2026

YF-VAX CPT Vaccine Code: 90717

Yellow fever vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
Not on CMS's current vaccine price files
CDC Cost / Dose ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Medicare Coverage CMS publishes no Medicare Part B payment limit for YF-VAX. Vaccines given for routine prevention are generally covered under Medicare Part D rather than Part B.

Vaccine & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Yellow fever vaccine, live, for subcutaneous use
Manufacturer Sanofi
Route of Administration Subcutaneous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Suspension

About YF-VAX

Yf-vax is a medication aligned to the HCPCS CPT Drug Code: 90717 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is a Vaccine drug administered via the subcutaneous route and manufactured by Sanofi.

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NDC Code Information

2 NDC packages are crosswalked to 90717. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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YF-VAX Pricing & Reimbursement

90717 Private Payer Reimbursement
$272.71 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

YF-VAX Vaccine Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
90471 Immunization administration (includes percutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections), one vaccine (single or combination vaccine/toxoid)
90472 Immunization administration (each additional vaccine or toxoid), when performed in conjunction with primary procedure.

YF-VAX Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of 90717 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 dose.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
1 unit / day
Same limit in both settings

MAI 2 · Date of Service Edit: Policy. Absolute per-day limit set by policy or regulation; units above it are not payable, and denials are not appealable on medical-necessity grounds. See all MUE limits →

YF-VAX Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Yellow fever (prevention)
Drug Class
Actively Acquired Immunity [PE]Live Attenuated Yellow Fever Virus Vaccine [EPC]VaccinesAttenuated [CS]Yellow Fever Vaccine [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Yf-Vax billing and coding guide?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for YF-VAX.
Are there any available Yf-Vax patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for YF-VAX.
Where can I find Yf-Vax prescribing information?
YF-VAX prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Yf-Vax side effect information?
Information regarding YF-VAX's side effects can be found at MedlinePlus Visit Here →
Does billing YF-VAX require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include YF-VAX (90717) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing 90717. For more information, visit the link below.

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