ICD-9 code 478.20 for Unspecified disease of pharynx is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT (470-478).
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11/28/19
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[QUOTE="debnance2@icloud.com, post: 341716, member: 320054"]Ordinarily I would code this 478.19. Anyone have a more specific suggestion?[/QUOTE]
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