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ICD-10-CM Code for Struck by turkey W61.42

ICD-10 code W61.42 for Struck by turkey is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Struck by turkey

W61

Includes: contact with excreta of birds

 
W61.42 Struck by turkey
Child Code
Struck by turkey, initial encounter
Child Code
Struck by turkey, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Struck by turkey, sequela

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