Patient presents for evaluation of sickle cell trait (SCT), hemoglobin AS, or sickle cell carrier status.  Reason for visit includes pre-operative screening, family history of sickle cell disease, routine bloodwork abnormalities, or genetic counseling.  Patient denies any symptoms consistent with a sickle cell crisis, such as acute pain, vaso-occlusive episodes, or splenic sequestration.  Past medical history is unremarkable for any complications related to sickle cell trait.  Family history is positive for sickle cell trait or disease.  Physical examination is normal.  Laboratory evaluation reveals hemoglobin electrophoresis consistent with sickle cell trait, specifically AS hemoglobin.  Hemoglobin levels are within normal limits.  Diagnosis of sickle cell trait confirmed.  Patient education provided regarding the benign nature of sickle cell trait in most individuals, potential implications for offspring if partner also carries the sickle cell trait or has sickle cell disease, and importance of informing healthcare providers of their carrier status before surgeries, pregnancy, or strenuous physical activity.  Genetic counseling recommended for family planning.  No specific treatment is required for sickle cell trait.  Follow-up as needed.  ICD-10 code D57.2, Sickle-cell trait. CPT codes 85014 (blood count), 83020 (hemoglobin electrophoresis), and 99213 (office visit, level 3) are considered for billing purposes depending on the services provided.