Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
ICD-10 Z11.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [hiv].
Z11.4 is used to indicate an encounter for screening for HIV, a critical preventive measure in healthcare. This code is essential for identifying individuals at risk for HIV, facilitating early detection and treatment, which can significantly improve health outcomes. Factors influencing health status include socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and education about HIV transmission and prevention. Social determinants such as housing stability, employment, and community support systems play a vital role in an individual's likelihood of being screened. Preventive care through regular screenings can reduce the incidence of HIV and its complications, making this code crucial for public health initiatives. Documentation must reflect the patient's risk factors, the rationale for screening, and any relevant social determinants that may affect their health status.
Document patient history, risk factors, and rationale for screening. Include any counseling provided.
Routine checkups where HIV screening is recommended based on risk factors.
Consider social determinants such as housing, employment, and education that may influence the patient's health status.
Population-level data collection, surveillance documentation, and reporting of screening outcomes.
Community health initiatives aimed at increasing HIV screening rates.
Focus on tracking health disparities and outcomes related to social determinants.
Used during an encounter coded with Z11.4 for HIV screening.
Document the reason for the test and any counseling provided.
Primary care providers should ensure that the test is linked to the screening encounter.
Z11.4 should be used when a patient is screened for HIV as part of preventive care, particularly for those at higher risk. Documentation must support the need for screening based on risk factors and social determinants.
