medical code 054.1

okay I found a medical bill for my husband in the trash and it someone had scribbled out what the bill was for. (all i could read was "----- culture" So I looked up the medical code under diagnosis and it says that it is 054.1 genital herpes. Does this mean he has genital herpes or just that he was tested for it? Obvioulsy if he has it and hasnt told me I dont expect him to tell me when I confront him, but I am worries about my health!! We are newly married of 2 months so this is really concerning to me. He was tested only 2 weeks befor our wedding acording to the bill so I need some answers here.
Does 054.1 on a medical bill mean he HAS herpes or just that he was tested for it?
Thanks for any help!

[petal130]

Oh honey, as hard as this may be for you - indeed you are now married to this man! You need to have an honest conversation about it. It's doubtful any of us know billing codes here. Truly, talk to your husband at this point, let him know you found the receipt and ask him if he could explain the situation to you as you are concerned.

[bethabe]

I dont think he will tell me the truth. I know that is sad- but he didnt even tell me he went to the clinic this time.... someone has to know?
I suppose I should just go get tested....

[needinfoplz313]

you can ask him, but I don't think him getting tested is cause for concern.  It could very well have been a negative test which is why he didnt tell you.

[gracefromHHP]

you are married. You should be discussing this. Give him a chance to explain because perhaps it's not at all what you think it is as to why  he got tested.  Communication is important in a marriage, don't start your out on the wrong foot by worrying about this without discussing it.

grace

[bethabe]

I know I'm not concerned he is getting tested. I am more than happy that he is taking his and my health for that matter seriously. And I know the whole communication thing and we do that fine and I will ask him I just want to know the facts before he tries to tell me something. He has lied to me befor and no not about anything huge but once I have been lied too it takes a long time to build the trust so I feel better knowing what I can before I talk to him. That's all. I don't want a marraige talk I want to know if anyone knows if the code is for mearly the test or if it specifies an outcome.  

[petal130]

Best advice then is to google it.

054.1 is an ICD9 Diagnosis code for genital herpes.

[bethabe]

Yeah I did google it and that's what I got but I don't understand if that means that you have it or just  tested for it.

[petal130]

Here's the definition of diagnosis.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/diagnosis

[bethabe]

Lol thanks....

[gracefromHHP]

it could  mean either - that herpes is suspected so they are testing for it or that they are infected with it.  

If after you've talked to your husband you don't feel that his explanation was adequate, haul him off to his doctors for an appointment together and discuss it there. His doctor can not talk to you without your husband's permission but you can go to his appointment with him and both of you talk with his doctor.