Deep necrosis of underlying tissues due to burn (deep third degree) of lower leg without loss of lower leg (945.44)
ICD-9 code 945.44 for Deep necrosis of underlying tissues due to burn (deep third degree) of lower leg without loss of lower leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -BURNS (940-949).
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