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ICD-10-CM Code for Alveolitis of jaws M27.3

ICD-10 code M27.3 for Alveolitis of jaws is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue .

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Alveolitis of jaws
Alveolar osteitis
Dry socket

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