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ICD-10-CM Code for Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease B20

ICD-10 code B20 for Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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Official Long Descriptor

Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Code first Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, if applicable (O98.7-)
Includes: acquired immune deficiency syndrome [AIDS]
AIDS-related complex [ARC]
HIV infection, symptomatic
Use additional code(s) to identify all manifestations of HIV infection
Excludes1: asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
exposure to HIV virus (Z20.6)
inconclusive serologic evidence of HIV (R75)

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CPC exam
[QUOTE="chughson@student.cccs.edu, post: 514967, member: 762792"] Thank you for the feedback on the CPC exam note. Getting two 68% scores and just missing the 70% passing score was discouraging. Runn... [ Read More ]
MonkeyPox - Modifications and Rule Changes
[QUOTE="TThivierge, post: 514966, member: 216725"] Hi Vani Sahni:) Ahh abusing the Monkeypox ? ? Umm I know it is a skin condition of contagious nasty rashes and sores some related to sex related di... [ Read More ]
MonkeyPox - Modifications and Rule Changes
Hi Vani Sahni:) Ahh abusing the Monkeypox ? ? Umm I know it is a skin condition of contagious nasty rashes and sores some related to sex related disease mostly HIV folks. Dx B04 will be used if pos... [ Read More ]
Monkey pox
Hi Nicolle1113,:) I know the vaccine CPT codes are 90611 & 90622 link with dx Z23. But if lab test is positive for Monkeypox use dx B04 as first dx code. If the doctor suspects this Monkeypox ?skin d... [ Read More ]
HIV/AIDS Coding guidelines 2022
I am a little confused on the new guidelines. If I have a pt come in with HPI sore throat History of HIV on antivirals this gets coded to B20 final Bronchitis and HIV infection. is HIV infection co... [ Read More ]
Medicare ASC Modifier
Can someone please tell me which modifier to use on the ASC claim to Medicare. When NO modifier is added, the claim reject B20 for already rendered by other provider? is the Modifier 76 77 79 Thank... [ Read More ]
90853 Denials for SUD and MH Possible Modifier Issue?
I wanted to see if anyone has successfully billed 90853 to UHC and received reimbursement on services? I bill for OP substance abuse facilities and have been stopped up in denials over this and I have... [ Read More ]
Female wart treatment - I am looking for a code
can B20 and A50-A64 be billed together... [ Read More ]
HIV vs AIDS
I completely understand the confusion! HIV coding is incredibly difficult. And like you mention the guidelines on this condition are about as clear as mud! However, I think it depends on the documen... [ Read More ]
HIV vs AIDS
[QUOTE="Munzueta, post: 457004, member: 244568"] Yes, that is one way of seeing the B20 code with opportunistic infections. So in other words, lets say this is what you have. Patient being seen toda... [ Read More ]
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