Encounter for exam of blood pressure w/o abnormal findings

This code signifies a patient encounter primarily for the measurement and evaluation of blood pressure, where the findings are within normal limits. It indicates that no hypertension, hypotension, or other blood pressure abnormalities were identified during the visit.

This code is appropriate for routine health check-ups or preventative screenings where blood pressure is assessed and found to be normal. It can also be used when a patient presents with a non-specific symptom, and blood pressure is checked as part of the workup, but no abnormalities are detected.

• Always ensure that the medical record explicitly states normal blood pressure findings to support the use of this code.
• Do not use this code if any blood pressure abnormality (e.g., elevated, hypertensive, hypotensive) is documented, even if it's being monitored.
• This code is often used as a secondary diagnosis when the primary reason for the encounter is another preventative service or a symptom that was ruled out.