Multiple fractures involving both lower limbs lower with upper limb and lower limb(s) with rib(s) and sternum closed (828.0)
ICD-9 code 828.0 for Multiple fractures involving both lower limbs lower with upper limb and lower limb(s) with rib(s) and sternum closed is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -FRACTURE OF LOWER LIMB (820-829).
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