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ICD-10-CM Code for Disease of jaws, unspecified M27.9

ICD-10 code M27.9 for Disease of jaws, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue .

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Disease of jaws, unspecified

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