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ICD-10-CM Code for External hirudiniasis B88.3

ICD-10 code B88.3 for External hirudiniasis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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External hirudiniasis
Leech infestation NOS
Excludes2: internal hirudiniasis (B83.4)

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