Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

This code signifies an encounter where a patient is receiving or being evaluated for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection. PrEP involves taking antiretroviral medications to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV for individuals who are HIV-negative but at high risk.

This code is used when a patient presents for an initial PrEP consultation, ongoing PrEP management, medication refills, or follow-up appointments related to their PrEP regimen. It applies to individuals who are uninfected but have significant risk factors for HIV acquisition.

• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the encounter is solely for PrEP.
• Do not use this code for patients who are already HIV positive; use appropriate HIV infection codes instead.
• Consider adding codes for risk factors (e.g., high-risk sexual behavior, IV drug use) if documented and relevant to the encounter.