Only if the condition is ____________ can a coder select a code from category B20, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease.

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The correct choice is B because for a coder to select a code from category B20, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease must be confirmed by a statement by the provider in the documentation. Coding guidelines require a confirmed diagnosis, as documented by the provider, for the assignment of an HIV code.

Only If the Condition Is ____________ Can a Coder Select