Encounter for surveillance of contraceptive pills

This code signifies a patient encounter primarily focused on the ongoing monitoring and management of oral contraceptive use. It indicates that the patient is currently taking birth control pills, and the visit addresses their continued use, potential side effects, or general surveillance related to the medication. It is not for the initial prescription or a problem-focused visit due to complications.

Use this code for routine follow-up visits where the main purpose is to check on a patient's continued use of oral contraceptives. This includes annual exams where contraceptive management is a key component, or specific visits scheduled to ensure the patient is tolerating the medication well and to address any non-problematic questions about their birth control pills.

• Do not use this code for initial prescribing or counseling for a new oral contraceptive.
• Pair with a procedure code for the service rendered (e.g., E/M code, annual exam).
• If the encounter addresses a specific problem or complication related to the contraceptive, use a more specific diagnosis code for the problem in addition to, or instead of, this code.