Blister of shoulder and upper arm without infection (912.2)
ICD-9 code 912.2 for Blister of shoulder and upper arm without infection is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -SUPERFICIAL INJURY.
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Hi Smartin42,
Is it the Dx codes you are looking for?
O42.912
Z37.0
Z3a.20 these 3 codes for the delivery
O73.1 (without hemorrhage) for the D&C
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Hi Smartin42,
Is it the Dx codes you are looking for?
O42.912
Z37.0
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