Encounter for pre-employment examination

This code signifies a patient's visit for a medical assessment required by a prospective employer. The examination typically evaluates the individual's physical and mental fitness to perform the duties of a specific job role. It is a preventative health encounter, not for the treatment of an illness or injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for a routine physical examination mandated by a potential employer as a condition of employment. This includes scenarios where drug screenings, vision tests, or other job-specific health evaluations are performed as part of the pre-employment process. Do not use if the patient is already employed and undergoing a routine annual physical.

• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the sole reason for the encounter.
• Do not append additional diagnosis codes unless a specific condition is identified and treated during the same encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the purpose of the visit is for a pre-employment requirement.