Malignant neoplasm of other specified sites of larynx (161.8)
ICD-9 code 161.8 for Malignant neoplasm of other specified sites of larynx is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF RESPIRATORY AND INTRATHORACIC ORGANS (160-165).
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