ICD-9 code 557 for Vascular insufficiency of intestine is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NONINFECTIOUS ENTERITIS AND COLITIS (555-558).
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I have never seen this one before.
laparoscopic resection of a hemorrhagic infarcted cecal epiploic appendage
laparoscopic appendectomy
the lap appy i know is 44970 540.9 dx but the top one i find... [ Read More ]
:confused: I have never seen this one before.
laparoscopic resection of a hemorrhagic infarcted cecal epiploic appendage
laparoscopic appendectomy
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