Traumatic amputation of leg(s) (complete) (partial) unilateral at or above knee without complication (897.2)
ICD-9 code 897.2 for Traumatic amputation of leg(s) (complete) (partial) unilateral at or above knee without complication is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OPEN WOUND OF LOWER LIMB (890-897).
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