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ICD-10-CM Code for Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatment M27.51

ICD-10 code M27.51 for Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatment is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue .

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Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatment

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