Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

This code signifies a patient encounter specifically for the purpose of screening for prostate cancer. It indicates that the patient is asymptomatic and is undergoing tests, such as a PSA blood test or digital rectal exam (DRE), to detect the presence of prostate malignancy in its early stages.

This code is appropriate when a male patient presents for routine prostate cancer screening as part of a preventative health initiative, without any signs or symptoms suggestive of prostate disease. It is used when the intent of the visit is solely to screen for malignancy, not to diagnose or treat existing conditions.

• Do not use this code if the patient has signs or symptoms of prostate cancer; instead, code the signs/symptoms.
• If a screening test is positive, continue to use this code for the screening encounter, and also code the abnormal findings.
• This code is typically a primary diagnosis for screening encounters.