Asked by Carolina Arroyo on May 27, 2024
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When reporting an inconclusive HIV test, what code is assigned?
A) R75
B) Z11.4
C) Z71.7
D) Z72.820
Inconclusive HIV Test
A result of an HIV test that does not definitively indicate whether an individual is positive or negative for the HIV virus.
Code
A system of symbols, letters, or words given certain meanings, used for sending messages, or representing information.
- Master the coding process for documenting medical encounters pertaining to certain health issues and conditions.
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JA
Jazmin ArceoMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
R75 ("Inconclusive laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]") is the correct code to use when reporting an inconclusive HIV test.
Learning Objectives
- Master the coding process for documenting medical encounters pertaining to certain health issues and conditions.