Kia presents with a history of recurrent infections. Dr. Humphreys notes abnormalities of the tympanic membrane, purulent nasal discharge. After the appropriate laboratory test Kia was diagnosed with hereditary hypogammaglobulinemia. The coder should assign code:
A. D80.1
B. D80.0
C. D80.7
D. D80.2
Answer: B
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