Other and unspecified noninfectious gastroenteritis and colitis (558)
ICD-9 code 558 for Other and unspecified noninfectious gastroenteritis and colitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NONINFECTIOUS ENTERITIS AND COLITIS (555-558).
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