Observation and evaluation for suspected exposure to other biological agent (V71.83)
ICD-9 code V71.83 for Observation and evaluation for suspected exposure to other biological agent is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITHOUT REPORTED DIAGNOSIS ENCOUNTERED DURING EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION.
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