Anal low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive

This code indicates a positive result from an anal human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test, specifically identifying low-risk HPV types. It signifies the presence of low-risk HPV genetic material in an anal specimen, which is typically associated with benign anal lesions like condylomata acuminata.

Use this code when documentation confirms a positive laboratory finding for low-risk HPV DNA from an anal swab or biopsy. This is often encountered in patients undergoing screening for anal HPV, particularly those at higher risk, or during the workup of anal lesions. The lab report must explicitly state "low-risk HPV" and "positive."

• Do not use this code for high-risk HPV types; a different code exists for those findings.
• This code represents a laboratory finding, not a diagnosis of an HPV-related disease (e.g., anal warts).
• Sequence this code after the definitive diagnosis, if one is established, or as a primary diagnosis if no other definitive diagnosis is made at the time of reporting.