Inguinal hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene (550.9)
ICD-9 code 550.9 for Inguinal hernia without mention of obstruction or gangrene is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -HERNIA OF ABDOMINAL CAVITY (550-553).
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Procedure:
1. Right anterior Chamberlain procedure with evacuation of pericardial effusion
2. Incision and drainage of lower sternal incision, skin and soft tissue
3. Removal of sternal wire x1
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Postoperative diagnosis:
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