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ICD-10-CM Code for Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agents J70.8

ICD-10 code J70.8 for Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agents is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Respiratory conditions due to other specified external agents
Code first (T51-T65) to identify the external agent

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