Traveling outside the United States? Every destination, even different areas of the same country, has unique health risks of which travelers need to be aware. Student Health is here to promote safe and healthy travel through education and provision of vaccines and medications. Start early! Plan a travel consultation 6-8 weeks prior to travel to ensure time for necessary vaccines and medications.
Your personalized visit includes:
- Travel consult with medical professionals based on your itinerary
- Advice on preventing illness specific to your destination
- Education on safety, food, insect, and water precautions
Appointments
Travelers are seen by appointment for enrolled UI students only. Please read/complete the Request for International Travel Consult Form. Fax/email/deliver the completed form and immunizations (if not current on ISIS) to Student Health by:
- faxing to 319-384-1703, Attention: TRAVEL
- emailing scanned attachment to travelforms@healthcare.uiowa.edu
- delivering to 4189 Westlawn
A travel nurse will review your medical information/immunizations/travel itinerary and schedule/email your appointment time based on your preference with attached travel information for review prior to your consultation. Allow at least two weeks before international travel for your consultation (four weeks if Japanese Encephalitis and/or Rabies pre-exposure immunizations necessary).
Charges/Insurance
Student Health will not be able to determine insurance coverage for your consultation, vaccinations, or prescribed medications. We recommend you review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travelers’ Health webpage in advance to learn what are likely vaccines and medications recommended for your destination. Use the drop-down menu under the “Destinations” heading to select the country you’ll be visiting and click “go.”
You will need the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, listed below, for vaccine information and other fees when you contact your health insurance carrier to inquire about coverage.
Cost Estimator Tool
A cost estimator tool for a travel clinic visit can be found within MyChart. However, the tool allows you to only inquire about one vaccine per inquiry. The CPT codes listed below are needed to use the tool. Note that the estimator automatically includes a flat physician fee for a new patient visit and a hospital fee when a vaccine CPT code is entered. However, the provider charge submitted varies with the complexity/duration of the travel assessment/counseling.
MyChart
To access the estimator from MyChart, click “Menu” in top left corner, scroll down to “Billing,” and then click “Estimates.” Click “Create A New Estimate,” then type in the desired vaccine or its associated CPT code into the search bar. If you have not signed up for a MyChart account, you can use the estimator as a guest.
| Clinic Administered Vaccinations: | Number of Doses: (if a series) | CPT: |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera Oral Vaccine | 90625 | |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | 2 | 90632 |
| Hepatitis A + Hepatitis B Vaccine (Twinrix) | 3 | 90636 |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine (Engerix-B) | 3 | 90746 |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine (Heplisav-B; preferred) | 2 | 90739 |
| Influenza Vaccine | 90686 | |
| Influenza High Dose Vaccine ≥ 65 yr old | 90662 | |
| Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine (Ixiaro) | 2 | 90738 |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine (MMR) | 2 | 90707 |
| Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine | 90734 | |
| Polio Virus, Inactivated Vaccine | 90713 | |
| Rabies Vaccine | 2 | 90675 |
| Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) | 90715 | |
| Tetanus/Diphtheria Toxoids (Td) | 90714 | |
| Typhoid Vi Polysaccharide Vaccine | 90691 | |
| Yellow Fever Vaccine | 90717 |
| Prescription Medications: | Quantity Typical for 2-week Trip |
|---|---|
| Acetazolamide tab 125 mg | 10 tabs |
| Acetazolamide tab 250 mg | 6-8 tabs |
| Atovaquone 250 mg/Proguanil 100 mg Tab (Malarone) | 23 tabs |
| Azithromycin tab 500 mg | 3-6 tabs |
| Doxycycline Cap 100 mg | 44 capsules |
| Mefloquine Tab 250 mg | 8 tabs |
| Scopolamine patch | 5 patches |
| Tafenoquine tab 100 mg | 6 tabs |
| Typhoid Vaccine Oral Cap - Vivotif | 1 box of 4 capsules |
| Other fees: | CPT: |
| Administration of immunization, Single | 90471 |
| Administration of immunization, Each Additional | 90472 |
| Provider Visit (note: code varies with complexity) | 99204 (example) |
| Hospital fee (see cost estimator in MyChart) |
Yellow Fever Vaccine
Some countries require you to have proof that you received Yellow Fever Vaccine prior to entering their country. Due to an international shortage, our Travel Clinic has a limited supply of this vaccine. Contact us for information--we encourage you to start your travel plans today!