Observation for suspected infectious condition (V29.0)
ICD-9 code V29.0 for Observation for suspected infectious condition is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES IN CIRCUMSTANCES RELATED TO REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (V20-V29).
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[b]Injuries?[/b]
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