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ICD-10-CM Code for Exposure to infrared radiation W90.1

ICD-10 code W90.1 for Exposure to infrared radiation is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Exposure to infrared radiation

W90

Excludes2: exposure to sunlight (X32)

 
W90.1 Exposure to infrared radiation
Child Code
Exposure to infrared radiation, initial encounter
Child Code
Exposure to infrared radiation, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Exposure to infrared radiation, sequela

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