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ICD-10-CM Code for Assault by sharp object X99

ICD-10 code X99 for Assault by sharp object is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - External causes of morbidity .

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Assault by sharp object
Excludes1: assault by strike by sports equipment (Y08.0-)
 
X99 Assault by sharp object
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Assault by sharp glass
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Assault by knife
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Assault by sword or dagger
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Assault by other sharp object
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Assault by unspecified sharp object

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