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ICD-10-CM Code for Mesothelioma of pleura C45.0

ICD-10 code C45.0 for Mesothelioma of pleura is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Mesothelioma of pleura
Excludes1: other malignant neoplasm of pleura (C38.4)

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