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Steve gets tested regularly for HIV at his local health clinic because he is part of a high-risk group. So far, Steve has not had any positive HIV test results, but his last test came back as inconclusive. What diagnosis code(s) would be assigned for Steve?
  1. 042
  2. 795.71, V69.8
  3. V73.89, V65.44
  4. V08
Explanation
Answer: B - The diagnoses: 795.71 and V69.8 would be assigned for Steve. According to ICD-9 guidelines, patients with inconclusive HIV serology, but without any definite manifestations of the illness, are assigned the code 795.71 (Inconclusive Serologic Test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus). We can also assign the code V69.8 because Steve is in a high-risk group, which is why he is tested regularly. A secondary diagnosis related to lifestyle can also be coded.
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