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ICD-10-CM Code for Low income Z59.6

ICD-10 code Z59.6 for Low income is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Low income

Z59

Excludes2: problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)

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