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Accident caused by controlled fire in other and unspecified building or structure (E896)

ICD-9 code E896 for Accident caused by controlled fire in other and unspecified building or structure is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY FIRE AND FLAMES (E890-E899).

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