Need for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against tularemia

This code signifies the need for preventive measures against tularemia, a bacterial infection caused by Francisella tularensis. It indicates that an individual requires vaccination or inoculation to protect against potential exposure to this highly infectious disease.

This code is appropriate for individuals, such as laboratory personnel working with F. tularensis, veterinarians, or those in endemic areas with high-risk exposure to infected animals (e.g., hunters, trappers), who are being considered for or are receiving prophylactic vaccination. It would also apply in public health scenarios where pre-exposure prophylaxis is recommended due to potential bioterrorism threats involving tularemia.

• This code is for the need for vaccination, not the administration of the vaccine itself.
• Always code the reason for the prophylactic vaccination if known (e.g., occupational exposure, travel to endemic area).
• Do not use this code if the patient has already contracted tularemia; instead, code the active infection.