Ben Has Tested Positive for HIV but Is Asymptomatic

question 45

Multiple Choice

Ben has tested positive for HIV but is asymptomatic. What code would be assigned to identify his status?

• A) B20
• B) Z21
• C) Z20.6
• D) B97.35

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Definitions:

Chert Formation

The process by which chert, a hard, sedimentary rock composed primarily of silicon dioxide, is formed, typically from the accumulation of silica from biological sources or chemical precipitation.

Silica-rich Organisms

Organisms, such as certain diatoms and sponges, that have skeletons made predominantly of silica (SiO2) compounds.

Seawater

The salty water that fills the oceans and seas, covering most of the Earth's surface.

Sediment Deposition

The process by which sediment settles out of the transportation medium and accumulates on a surface, forming layers of sediment.