ICD-10-CM Code for Merkel cell carcinoma of unspecified part of face C4A.30

ICD-10 code C4A.30 for Merkel cell carcinoma of unspecified part of face is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Merkel cell carcinoma of unspecified part of face

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