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ICD-10-CM Code for Postradiation scoliosis M96.5

ICD-10 code M96.5 for Postradiation scoliosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue .

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Postradiation scoliosis

M96

Excludes2: arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-)
complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-)
disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80)
periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-)
presence of functional implants and other devices (Z96-Z97)

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