Infection with drug-resistant microorganisms unspecified (V09.9)
ICD-9 code V09.9 for Infection with drug-resistant microorganisms unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH NEED FOR ISOLATION, OTHER POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS AND PROPHYLACTIC MEASURES (V07-V09).
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