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ICD-10-CM Code for Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status Z21

ICD-10 code Z21 for Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
HIV positive NOS
Code first Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, if applicable (O98.7-)
Excludes1: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (B20)
contact with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (Z20.6)
exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (Z20.6)
human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
inconclusive laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (R75)

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