Screening examination for pulmonary tuberculosis

This code identifies encounters focused on detecting tuberculosis (TB) in individuals who are not exhibiting symptoms of the disease. It specifically pertains to screening efforts aimed at identifying latent or active pulmonary TB infections.

Apply this code when a patient undergoes a screening examination for pulmonary tuberculosis, such as a tuberculin skin test (TST) or a chest X-ray performed for screening purposes. This is appropriate for routine screenings in high-risk populations or occupational health settings.

• Do not use this code if the patient presents with signs or symptoms suggestive of active TB; instead, code the suspected condition.
• This code is for the screening encounter itself, not for the results of the screening.
• Pair this code with a procedure code for the specific screening test performed (e.g., TST, chest X-ray).