ICD-9 Code V65.44

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling

  1. ICD-9 Index
  2. Chapter: E
  3. Section: V60-V69
  4. Block: V65 Other persons seeking consultation without complaint or sickness
  5. V65.44 - Hiv counseling

Not Valid for Submission

V65.44 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) counseling. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

ICD-9: V65.44
Short Description:Hiv counseling
Long Description:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling

Convert V65.44 to ICD-10

The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

  • Z71.7 - Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling

Code Classification

  • Supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with health services (E)
    • Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (V60-V69)
      • V65 Other persons seeking consultation without complaint or sickness

Information for Medical Professionals

Synonyms

  • Patient advised about the risks of human immunodeficiency virus

Index to Diseases and Injuries

References found for the code V65.44 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:


Information for Patients


Living with HIV/AIDS

What are HIV and AIDS?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It harms your immune system by destroying a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of infection with HIV. Not everyone with HIV develops AIDS.

Are there treatments for HIV/AIDS?

There is no cure, but there are many medicines to treat both HIV infection and the infections and cancers that come with it. The medicines allow people with HIV to have long, healthy lives.

How can I live a healthier life with HIV?

IIf you have HIV, you can help yourself by:

  • Getting medical care as soon as you find out that you have HIV. You should find a health care provider who has experience in treating HIV/AIDS.
  • Making sure to take your medicines regularly
  • Keeping up with your regular medical and dental care
  • Managing stress and getting support, such as from support groups, therapists, and social service organizations
  • Learning as much as you can about HIV/AIDS and its treatments
  • Trying to live a healthy lifestyle, including
    • Eating healthy foods.This can give your body the energy it needs to fight HIV and other infections. It can also help you manage HIV symptoms and medicine side effects. It may also improve absorption of your HIV medicines.
    • Exercising regularly. This can strengthen your body and immune system. It may also reduce the risk of depression.
    • Getting enough sleep. Sleep is important for your physical strength and mental health.
    • Not smoking. People with HIV who smoke have a higher risk of developing conditions such as certain cancers and infections. Smoking can also interfere with your medicines.

It is also important to reduce the risk of spreading HIV to other people. You should tell your sex partners that you have HIV and always use latex condoms. If your or your partner is allergic to latex, you can use polyurethane condoms.


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ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

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Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions

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