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ICD-10-CM Code for Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified J35.9

ICD-10 code J35.9 for Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified
Disease (chronic) of tonsils and adenoids NOS

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