Screening for glaucoma

This code signifies an encounter for a routine screening specifically aimed at detecting glaucoma in an asymptomatic individual. It indicates that the patient is not presenting with symptoms suggestive of glaucoma but is undergoing an examination as part of a preventative health measure or due to risk factors.

Use this code when a patient receives a screening examination for glaucoma, such as tonometry or ophthalmoscopy, without any current signs or symptoms of the condition. This is appropriate for general health screenings or for patients with risk factors like family history or advanced age who are undergoing periodic checks.

• Do not use this code if the patient presents with symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis of glaucoma; instead, use the appropriate glaucoma diagnosis code.
• This code is for the screening encounter itself, not for the results of the screening.
• Pair this code with a procedure code for the specific screening test performed (e.g., tonometry).