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ICD-10-CM Code for Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic) Q43.0

ICD-10 code Q43.0 for Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

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Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)
Persistent omphalomesenteric duct
Persistent vitelline duct

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