Bruce is concerned he might have been exposed to HIV and comes to see Dr. Keels. This is Bruce's first office visit to discuss possible HIV exposure. What code is assigned?
A) Z21
B) B20
C) B97.35
D) Z20.6

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Code Z20.6 is the appropriate code for when a patient is seeking medical advice due to a suspected exposure to HIV without any actual diagnosis of HIV. This code is used for patients who are concerned that they may have been exposed to HIV, but have not yet been diagnosed.

Bruce Is Concerned He Might Have Been Exposed to HIV