The patient is admitted to the ER for excessive weight loss and dehydration. The patient has a history of HIV-2 and has been taking nucleoside reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors. Assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes:

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B20 represents HIV disease, which is appropriate given the patient's history of HIV-2. T37.5X5A is not correct as it relates to adverse effects of antivirals, which is not specified in the scenario. R63.4 (Abnormal weight loss) and E86.0 (Dehydration) are correct based on the patient's symptoms of excessive weight loss and dehydration.

The Patient Is Admitted to the ER for Excessive Weight