AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; Ask the Editor
HIV Infection with Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS)
A patient with advanced HIV with diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis due to Leishmania panamensis was admitted with worsening bilateral lower extremity pain and difficulty walking secondary to multiple diffuse raised hyperpigmented macules coalescing over the dorsum of the patient’s bilateral hands and feet. The provider noted that the patient’s CD4 count increased to 184 while on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and diagnosed the patient with immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) secondary to initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). What is the appropriate code assignment for IRIS secondary to HAART in a patient with HIV? ...
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Article Overview
This article considers a clinical scenario involving HIV, IRIS, and antiretroviral therapy, with discussion of the related ICD-10-CM coding topic. It is intended for readers reviewing coding considerations for this clinical context.
Why This Topic Matters
The article addresses a coding question involving HIV and an inflammatory syndrome associated with treatment, a context relevant to clinical documentation and coding review.
What You Will Learn
- The coding topic raised by HIV-associated IRIS in a patient receiving antiretroviral therapy.
- The clinical context and types of therapy discussed in relation to this coding question.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation and coding professionals
- Healthcare professionals working with HIV-related coding
Codes Discussed
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