Traumatic amputation of leg(s) (complete) (partial) unilateral level not specified complicated (897.5)
ICD-9 code 897.5 for Traumatic amputation of leg(s) (complete) (partial) unilateral level not specified complicated is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OPEN WOUND OF LOWER LIMB (890-897).
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