Accidental poisoning by plant foods and fertilizers (E866.5)
ICD-9 code E866.5 for Accidental poisoning by plant foods and fertilizers is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTAL POISONING BY OTHER SOLID AND LIQUID SUBSTANCES, GASES, AND VAPORS (E860-E869).
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