Screening examination for bacterial conjunctivitis

This code signifies a screening encounter specifically aimed at detecting the presence of bacterial conjunctivitis in an asymptomatic individual. It is used when there is no current diagnosis or suspicion of the condition, but rather a proactive check for potential infection.

This code is appropriate for situations such as routine health screenings in high-risk populations (e.g., daycare centers during an outbreak, or occupational health screenings). It can also be used for public health initiatives designed to identify asymptomatic carriers of bacterial conjunctivitis.

• Do not use this code if the patient presents with symptoms suggestive of conjunctivitis; instead, code the definitive diagnosis.
• This code is for screening only; if a positive finding is made, a more specific diagnosis code for bacterial conjunctivitis should be assigned in addition to this screening code.
• Consider any associated Z codes (ICD-10-CM equivalent) or V codes (ICD-9-CM) for the reason for the screening, if applicable.