Screening for malignant neoplasms of bladder

This code indicates an encounter for the purpose of screening for bladder cancer in an asymptomatic individual. It signifies that the patient is being evaluated for the presence of malignant neoplasms of the bladder without any current signs or symptoms suggestive of the disease.

Use this code when a patient presents for routine bladder cancer screening, such as a urine cytology or cystoscopy, in the absence of any specific urinary symptoms or a personal history of bladder cancer. This is typically for individuals at higher risk due to factors like occupational exposure or a strong family history.

• This code is for screening encounters only; do not use if the patient has symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the sole reason for the encounter.
• Pair with appropriate CPT codes for the specific screening procedure performed (e.g., urine cytology, cystoscopy).