A 35-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii. The patient had been diagnosed with AIDS several years ago and has been undergoing treatment. Which ICD-10-CM codes should be assigned?

a. B20, B59
b. B20, J15.9
c. B59, B20
d. J15.9, B20

a

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Which of the following systems may be designed to control, contain, or extinguisher Class A or Class B fires and may discharge water, foam, or water and foam intermittently?

A. Water mist systems B. Foam-water systems C. Water spray fixed systems D. Standpipe and hose systems

Health Professions

If the same condition is described as both acute and chronic and the ICD-9-CM provides separate codes, then both codes are used and __________ is sequenced first

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions