Postsurgical acquired absence of organ (V45.7)
ICD-9 code V45.7 for Postsurgical acquired absence of organ is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH A CONDITION INFLUENCING THEIR HEALTH STATUS (V40-V49).
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