Z21 Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

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Code First

Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, if applicable (O98.7-)

Type 1 Excludes

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)

Applicable To

HIV positive NOS

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Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease (infection) B20
Status (post) See also Presence (of)
Syndrome See also Disease
Test, tests, testing (for)
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

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Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases (Z20-Z29)
Z21 Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Type 1 Excludes
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)

Applicable to
HIV positive NOS

Code First
Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, if applicable (O98.7-)