Accidental cut puncture perforation or hemorrhage during aspiration of fluid or tissue puncture and catheterization (E870.5)
ICD-9 code E870.5 for Accidental cut puncture perforation or hemorrhage during aspiration of fluid or tissue puncture and catheterization is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MISADVENTURES TO PATIENTS DURING SURGICAL AND MEDICAL CARE (E870-E876).
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