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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for HIV Positive Status

ICD-10 Coding for HIV Positive Status

B20
Z21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hiv positive status includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
HIV+
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive
Asymptomatic HIV
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for HIV Positive Status

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for HIV Positive Status

Use ICD-10 code B20 for human immunodeficiency virus [hiv] disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

Billable Code
B20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of AIDS-defining conditions
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of AIDS or HIV-related condition

Applicable To

  • • AIDS
  • • HIV with related conditions

Important Notes

  • • Once B20 is assigned, it is used for all subsequent encounters.

Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

Billable Code
Z21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CD4 count >200 cells/mm³
  • • Undetectable viral load
  • • No history of opportunistic infections

Applicable To

  • • HIV positive without symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Z21 is not used if the patient is on ART or has a history of HIV-related conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use with B20 for patients on antiretroviral therapy.

Z71.7

HIV counseling

Use for encounters involving HIV counseling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for HIV positive?

The ICD-10 code for HIV positive status is Z21 for asymptomatic cases and B20 for cases with HIV-related conditions or AIDS.

When should B20 be used instead of Z21?

Use B20 when the patient has HIV-related conditions or is on antiretroviral therapy, as per 2022 guidelines.

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