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ICD-10-CM Code for Cochlear implant status Z96.21

ICD-10 code Z96.21 for Cochlear implant status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Cochlear implant status

Z96

Excludes2: complications of internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T82-T85)
fitting and adjustment of prosthetic and other devices (Z44-Z46)

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