Dx code needed

[LOVE2CODE]

GOOD MORNING.....
I am in need of a dx code for "NEEDLE STICK INJURY"...Pt is a nurse and was stuck w/needle(who was dx w/HIV)

 

[Beverlyb]

Beverly cpc

Try using V15.85 (exposure to potetntially hazardous body fluids) and E920.5 (accident caused by hypodermic needle).

 

[LOVE2CODE]

try using v15.85 (exposure to potetntially hazardous body fluids) and e920.5 (accident caused by hypodermic needle).

thank you so much....

 

[dawndi67]

I would use the 883.0 with the e920.5 and e849.7 if you want you can add the v code as stated in the prior post but you cant use that v code as a primary dx. It is a secondary dx only.......

 

[LOVE2CODE]

thanks alot.....

i would use the 883.0 with the e920.5 and e849.7 if you want you can add the v code as stated in the prior post but you cant use that v code as a primary dx. It is a secondary dx only.......