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ICD-10-CM Code for Laceration of other part of small intestine, initial encounter S36.438A

ICD-10 code S36.438A for Laceration of other part of small intestine, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Laceration of other part of small intestine, initial encounter

S36

Code also: any associated open wound (S31.-)

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