Screening examination for unspecified bacterial and spirochetal diseases

This code signifies a screening encounter for the detection of bacterial or spirochetal infections when the specific type of disease being screened for is not documented. It indicates a proactive search for potential asymptomatic disease rather than the investigation of a known or suspected illness.

Use this code for routine health screenings where a broad panel for bacterial or spirochetal diseases is performed without a specific focus on a particular pathogen. This might include general health check-ups or public health initiatives aimed at identifying undiagnosed infections in a population.

• Only use this code when the specific bacterial or spirochetal disease being screened for is truly unspecified in the medical record.
• If a specific bacterial or spirochetal disease is being screened for (e.g., syphilis, tuberculosis), use the more specific screening code from the V73-V74 series.
• This code is for screening purposes only; do not use it for diagnostic workups of symptomatic patients.