Screening examination for yellow fever

This code identifies an encounter for the purpose of screening for yellow fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It indicates that the patient is asymptomatic and the examination is performed to detect the presence of the disease in the absence of any signs or symptoms.

This code is appropriate for individuals undergoing routine screening for yellow fever, often due to travel requirements to endemic areas or occupational exposure risks. It should be used when the patient presents solely for the screening examination and no active infection is suspected or diagnosed at the time of the encounter.

• Do not use this code if the patient presents with symptoms suggestive of yellow fever; instead, code the signs and symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis.
• This code is for the screening examination itself, not for the administration of the yellow fever vaccine.
• Consider any associated Z-codes for travel history or exposure if applicable, in addition to this screening code.