3. Manifestations. The manifestations of the HIV infection should be clearly identified
in order to select the appropriate code. Use the alphabetical table provided in the ICD-
9-CM addendum as an index to assist in the selection of the most appropriate code for
the infection and any associated manifestation(s).
a. The term "with" implies that the condition or manifestation of HIV infection need
only be listed on the record. Terms such as "and" and "in association with" will be
considered in the same manner as "with."
EXAMPLES:
DIAGNOSES: Acute lymphadenitis with AIDS, Stage 3
683, 42.9, 795.8--3
Kaposi's sarcoma associated
173, 42,2, 795.8--6
with AIDS, Stage 6
Burkitt's tumor, Stage 6
2.2, 42.2, 795.8--6
AIDS-like disease, Stage 4
43.9, 795.8--4
b. The term "due to" denotes a causal relationship. The physician must state the
relationship between HIV infections and other conditions.
EXAMPLES:
DIAGNOSES: Dementia due to HIV infection, Stage 5
298.9, 43.1, 795.8--5
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome,
42.9, 795.8--6
Stage 6
Disseminated candidiases caused
112.5, 42.1, 795.8--6
by AIDS, Stage 6
4. HIV Code Extenders. To accommodate the DRG groupers and still retain the
specificity required by DOD to identify the progressive stage of an HIV infection, the
following "stage" code extenders are available:
795.8-- 1 Positive serological or viral culture findings for human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), stage 1.
795.8-- 2 Positive serological or viral culture findings for human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), stage 2.
795.8-- 3 Positive serological or viral culture findings for human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), stage 3.
795.8-- 4 Positive serological or viral culture findings for human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), stage 4.
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