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25.3.3.10 Tetanus Injections, Acute Care

Tetanus toxoid absorbed and tetanus immune globulin, human, are benefits of the Texas Medicaid Program.

Tetanus toxoid absorbed is an immunization used to prevent tetanus. It produces immunity to tetanus by promoting antibody production. The tetanus immune globulin provides a passive immunity for injuries that are over 24 hours old, extensively contaminated and/or for the client who has had less than two tetanus toxoid injections in a lifetime. Therefore, both of these injections can be given on the same day for the same injury event.

Tetanus toxoid and tetanus immune globulin should be billed with procedure codes 1-J1670 and 1-90703.

Tetanus toxoid and tetanus immune globulin injections are benefits for treating injuries such as puncture wounds, burns, or abrasions. These injections are diagnosis restricted.

Refer to: "Tetanus Injections, Acute Care" for a complete list of covered diagnoses.