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ICD-10-CM Code for Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part Y65.53

ICD-10 code Y65.53 for Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Complications of medical and surgical care .

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Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part
Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side
Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong site

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