Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling (V65.44)
ICD-9 code V65.44 for
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES (V60-V69).
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