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ICD-10-CM Code for Tuberculous arthritis of other joints A18.02

ICD-10 code A18.02 for Tuberculous arthritis of other joints is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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Tuberculous arthritis of other joints
Tuberculosis of hip (joint)
Tuberculosis of knee (joint)

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