Find comprehensive information on Screening Immunization diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes (Z23), CPT codes for administration, documentation guidelines for healthcare professionals, and clinical terminology best practices. Learn about recommended immunization schedules, vaccine information statements (VIS), preventive medicine services, and patient education resources for well-child visits and adult vaccinations. This resource supports accurate medical coding, billing, and quality reporting for preventive health.
Also known as
Encounter for immunization
Encounters for prophylactic vaccination and inoculation against infectious diseases.
Factors influencing health status
Contact with and suspected exposure to communicable diseases.
Encounter for screening for infectious diseases
Screening for diseases like tuberculosis, HIV, and other infectious conditions.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the encounter solely for screening immunization?
Yes
Is the patient <18 years old?
No
Do not use Z codes. Code the reason for the encounter.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Screening Immunization |
Vaccination reactions |
Underimmunization status |
Patient presents for routine childhood immunization screening and administration. Review of immunization records and maternal history reveals patient is due for age-appropriate vaccines. Patient's medical history is significant for (list any pertinent medical history, e.g., premature birth, allergies, prior vaccine reactions). Family history is noncontributory for immunodeficiency or adverse reactions to vaccines. Physical examination reveals a well-appearing, well-nourished child in no acute distress. Vital signs are stable and within normal limits for age. Heart, lung, and abdominal examinations are unremarkable. Neurological development is age-appropriate. Assessment: Patient due for routine childhood immunizations. Plan: Discussed risks and benefits of vaccination with parentguardian. Verbal consent obtained. Administered (list specific vaccines given, e.g., DTaP, MMR, IPV, Hib, HepB, PCV13, Rotavirus) via (route of administration, e.g., intramuscular injection) in the (site of administration, e.g., left anterolateral thigh). Patient tolerated the procedure well. Vaccination information sheet provided. Patient instructed to return for follow-up vaccination appointment as scheduled. Diagnosis codes: Z23. Encounter for immunization. Procedure codes: (list appropriate CPT codes for administered vaccines). Keywords: Child vaccination, immunization schedule, vaccine administration, pediatric immunology, preventive medicine, vaccine safety, childhood vaccines, immunization records, vaccine adverse events, DTaP, MMR, IPV, Hib, HepB, PCV13, Rotavirus, CPT codes, Z23, electronic health records, medical billing, medical coding.