Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

This code signifies a patient encounter for the ongoing monitoring and management of an injectable contraceptive method. This includes follow-up visits to assess the effectiveness, address any side effects, and ensure continued appropriate use of the administered contraceptive injection.

Use this code for routine follow-up visits after a patient has received an injectable contraceptive, such as Depo-Provera. This applies when the purpose of the visit is specifically to check on the patient's experience with the contraceptive, rather than for the initial administration or for a new prescription.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis if the patient presents with a specific complaint related to the contraceptive (e.g., abnormal bleeding).
• Do not use this code for the initial administration of the injectable contraceptive; use a procedure code for the injection itself.
• Ensure documentation supports ongoing surveillance, not just a general follow-up.