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Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane (976.8)

ICD-9 code 976.8 for Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting skin and mucous membrane is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -POISONING BY DRUGS, MEDICINAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES (960-979).

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