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ICD-10-CM Code for Mesothelioma of pericardium C45.2

ICD-10 code C45.2 for Mesothelioma of pericardium is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Mesothelioma of pericardium
Excludes1: other malignant neoplasm of pericardium (C38.0)

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