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ICD-10-CM Code for Diplegia of upper limbs G83.0

ICD-10 code G83.0 for Diplegia of upper limbs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .

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Diplegia of upper limbs
Diplegia (upper)
Paralysis of both upper limbs

G83

Includes: paralysis (complete) (incomplete), except as in G80-G82

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