The patient presents for a visit stating that two weeks ago, she experienced vaginal burning and discharge. She treated herself with OTC Monistat, and her symptoms resolved.
She would like to have a test run to see if she has a lingering infection.
The provider runs a NuSwab, which returns negative for all infections.
The provider ordered an office visit 99213 with diagnosis Z11.3 (Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission.)
I am questioning whether this visit meets the definition of a screening service? What are your thoughts? If you disagree, what other diagnosis would you select?
Thank you!
She would like to have a test run to see if she has a lingering infection.
The provider runs a NuSwab, which returns negative for all infections.
The provider ordered an office visit 99213 with diagnosis Z11.3 (Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission.)
I am questioning whether this visit meets the definition of a screening service? What are your thoughts? If you disagree, what other diagnosis would you select?
Thank you!