for a positive and negative test what medical code
If the results are negative, use code V65.44, HIV counseling. If the results are positive, code V08, Asymptomatic HIV infection, should be used unless the patient has symptoms of HIV disease. If the test result is positive and the patient has an HIV-related illness, code 042, HIV disease, should be used. * The ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting is a separate document published by the Government Printing Office.