Accidental poisoning by sympathomimetics (adrenergics) (E855.5)
ICD-9 code E855.5 for Accidental poisoning by sympathomimetics (adrenergics) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTAL POISONING BY DRUGS, MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES, AND BIOLOGICALS (E850-E858).
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