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ICD-10-CM Code for Allergy status to unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances Z88.9

ICD-10 code Z88.9 for Allergy status to unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Allergy status to unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances

Z88

Excludes2: Allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances (Z91.0-)

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