Kisha
Networker
pt admitted for hernia and pt has hiv but is not symptomatic due to medication regimen. pt admitted for herniorrhaphy. codes are 550.90, (042), 53.02. WHY is the 042 relevant? I don't see the need for the 042 code because pt is not being treated for this disease at this time. If there is something that I am missing please explain. Thanks