Screening examination for mycotic infections

This code identifies encounters focused on proactively detecting fungal infections in asymptomatic individuals. It signifies a screening process rather than the diagnosis or treatment of an already identified mycotic condition.

Apply this code when a patient undergoes a routine screening for fungal infections, such as a general health check-up that includes a fungal panel, or when a patient is screened due to occupational exposure or other risk factors without presenting symptoms. It is appropriate for encounters where the primary purpose is to rule out the presence of a mycotic infection.

• Do not use this code if the patient presents with signs or symptoms of a fungal infection; instead, code the specific fungal infection.
• This code should be used as a primary diagnosis when the screening is the sole reason for the encounter.
• Consider adding a secondary code for any identified risk factors that prompted the screening.