Screening examination for yaws

This code signifies a screening encounter specifically aimed at detecting yaws, a chronic tropical infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum pertenue. The examination is performed on individuals who are asymptomatic but are considered at risk due to their geographic location or exposure.

This code is appropriate for documenting preventive health encounters where a patient undergoes a screening test for yaws, such as a serological test or physical examination, without presenting any signs or symptoms of the disease. It is used when the primary purpose of the visit is to rule out the presence of yaws in a susceptible population.

• Do not use this code if the patient presents with active symptoms of yaws; instead, code the definitive diagnosis.
• This code is for the screening encounter itself, not for the results of the screening.
• Consider using an additional code for any specific screening tests performed, if applicable and supported by documentation.