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ICD-10-CM Code for Assault by other specified means Y08.8

ICD-10 code Y08.8 for Assault by other specified means is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - External causes of morbidity .

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Assault by other specified means
 
Y08.8 Assault by other specified means
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Assault by crashing of aircraft
Child Code
Assault by other specified means

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