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ICD-10-CM Code for Fissure and fistula of nipple N64.0

ICD-10 code N64.0 for Fissure and fistula of nipple is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

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Fissure and fistula of nipple

N64

Excludes2: mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant (T85.4-)

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