Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure (V64.43)
ICD-9 code V64.43 for Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES (V60-V69).
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