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ICD-10-CM Code for Family history of other diseases of the digestive system Z83.79

ICD-10 code Z83.79 for Family history of other diseases of the digestive system is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Family history of other diseases of the digestive system

Z83

Excludes2: contact with and (suspected) exposure to communicable disease in the family (Z20.-)

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