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Medical Coding Exam Prep

Category - ICD-10

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Based on the clinical reports of Mr. Will, he was found to be HIV positive. No documented symptoms are seen in him. What should be the appropriate ICD-10 code?
  1. Z16
  2. Z21
  3. Z57
  4. Z62
Explanation
Answer: B 

Z21 is the appropriate code here because this code is used for asymptomatic HIV infection. This is the diagnosis in this patient. 

Option A is not correct because Z16 is used to code for resistance to antimicrobial drugs. This is not mentioned in this question. 

Option C is not correct because Z57 is used to code for occupational exposure to risk factors. This is not seen in this question. 

Option D is not correct because Z62 is used to code for problems related to upbringing. This is not seen in this question. 

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