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ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus C15.3

ICD-10 code C15.3 for Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus

C15

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