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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis Z29.81

ICD-10 code Z29.81 for Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Code also , if applicable, risk factors for HIV, such as:
contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (Z20.6)
high risk sexual behavior (Z72.5-)

Z29

Excludes1: desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)

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[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 509152, member: 5404"] The code you've given here that you say you're using isn't a valid ICD-10 code by my book. But I don't think you can assign a code just based on the R... [ Read More ]
Fluoride Varnish Application in 2022?
[QUOTE="rthomas@impcna.com, post: 509556, member: 431816"] We have been doing this for several years. For commercial insurance we bill 99188 but the provider has to be the one to apply the fluoride w... [ Read More ]
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Rabies injections
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