ICD-9 code V78.0 for Screening for iron deficiency anemia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITHOUT REPORTED DIAGNOSIS ENCOUNTERED DURING EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION.
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[b]thrombophilia testing[/b]
V78 special screening for disorders of blood and blood-forming organs:
v78.8 other disorders
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