Screening examination for schistosomiasis

This code signifies a screening encounter specifically aimed at detecting the presence of schistosomiasis in an asymptomatic individual. It is used when a patient undergoes testing for this parasitic infection without exhibiting any signs or symptoms of the disease.

Apply this code when a patient is screened for schistosomiasis due to risk factors such as travel to endemic areas, occupational exposure, or public health initiatives. It is appropriate for routine health checks or targeted screening programs where the primary purpose is early detection in the absence of clinical suspicion.

• This code is for screening purposes only; do not use it if the patient has symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis of schistosomiasis.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the reason for the encounter is solely screening.
• Consider adding a Z-code (e.g., Z11.8 for other specified infectious and parasitic diseases screening) if using ICD-10-CM for similar scenarios.