Diagnosis Codes
It is already time to think about implementing the diagnosis coding changes that take effect October 1, 2009. The changes are noted below.
New Diagnosis Codes
|
Diagnosis Code |
Description |
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209.31 |
Merkel cell carcinoma of the face |
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209.32 |
Merkel cell carcinoma of the scalp and neck |
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209.33 |
Merkel cell carcinoma of the upper limb |
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209.34 |
Merkel cell carcinoma of the lower limb |
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209.35 |
Merkel cell carcinoma of the trunk |
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209.36 |
Merkel cell carcinoma of other sites |
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209.70 |
Secondary neuroendocrine tumor, unspecified site |
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209.71 |
Secondary neuroendocrine tumor of distant lymph nodes |
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209.72 |
Secondary neuroendocrine tumor of liver |
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209.73 |
Secondary neuroendocrine tumor of bone |
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209.74 |
Secondary neuroendocrine tumor of peritoneum |
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209.75 |
Secondary Merkel cell carcinoma |
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209.79 |
Secondary neuroendocrine tumor of other sites |
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239.81 |
Neoplasms of unspecified nature, retina and choroid |
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239.89 |
Neoplasms of unspecified nature, other specified sites |
|
274.00 |
Gouty arthropathy, unspecified |
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274.01 |
Acute gouty arthropathy |
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274.02 |
Chronic gouty arthropathy without mention of tophus (tophi) |
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274.03 |
Chronic gouty arthropathy with tophus (tophi) |
|
277.88 |
Tumor lysis syndrome |
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279.41 |
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome |
|
279.49 |
Autoimmune disease, not elsewhere classified |
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285.3 |
Antineoplastic chemotherapy induced anemia |
|
348.81 |
Temporal sclerosis |
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348.89 |
Other conditions of brain |
|
359.71 |
Inclusion body myositis |
|
359.79 |
Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, NEC |
|
372.06 |
Acute chemical conjunctivitis |
|
416.2 |
Chronic pulmonary embolism |
|
438.13 |
Late effects of cerebrovascular disease, dysarthria |
|
438.14 |
Late effects of cerebrovascular disease, fluency disorder |
|
453.50 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep vessels of lower extremity |
|
453.51 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of deep vessels of proximal lower extremity |
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453.52 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of deep vessels of distal lower extremity |
|
453.6 |
Venous embolism and thrombosis of superficial vessels of lower extremity |
|
453.71 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity |
|
453.72 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity |
|
453.73 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of upper extremity, unspecified |
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453.74 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of axillary veins |
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453.75 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of subclavian veins |
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453.76 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of internal jugular veins |
|
453.77 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins |
|
453.79 |
Chronic venous embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins |
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453.81 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of superficial veins of upper extremity |
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453.82 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of upper extremity |
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453.83 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of upper extremity, unspecified |
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453.84 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of axillary veins |
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453.85 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of subclavian veins |
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453.86 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of internal jugular veins |
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453.87 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of other thoracic veins |
|
453.89 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins |
|
488.0 |
Influenza due to identified avian influenza virus |
|
488.1 |
Influenza due to identified novel H1N1 influenza virus |
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569.71 |
Pouchitis |
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569.79 |
Other complications of intestinal pouch |
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569.87 |
Vomiting of fecal matter |
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621.34 |
Benign endometrial hyperplasia |
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621.35 |
Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia [EIN] |
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670.10 |
Puerperal endometritis, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable |
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670.12 |
Puerperal endometritis, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication |
|
670.14 |
Puerperal endometritis, postpartum condition or complication |
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670.20 |
Puerperal sepsis, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable |
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670.22 |
Puerperal sepsis, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication |
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670.24 |
Puerperal sepsis, postpartum condition or complication |
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670.30 |
Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable |
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670.32 |
Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication |
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670.34 |
Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis, postpartum condition or complication |
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670.80 |
Other major puerperal infection, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable |
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670.82 |
Other major puerperal infection, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication |
|
670.84 |
Other major puerperal infection, postpartum condition or complication |
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756.72 |
Omphalocele |
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756.73 |
Gastroschisis |
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768.70 |
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, unspecified |
|
768.71 |
Mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy |
|
768.72 |
Moderate hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy |
|
768.73 |
Severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy |
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779.31 |
Feeding problems in newborn |
|
779.32 |
Bilious vomiting in newborn |
|
779.33 |
Other vomiting in newborn |
|
779.34 |
Failure to thrive in newborn |
|
784.42 |
Dysphonia |
|
784.43 |
Hypernasality |
|
784.44 |
Hyponasality |
|
784.51 |
Dysarthria |
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784.59 |
Other speech disturbance |
|
787.04 |
Bilious emesis |
|
789.7 |
Colic |
|
793.82 |
Inconclusive mammogram |
|
799.21 |
Nervousness |
|
799.22 |
Irritability |
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799.23 |
Impulsiveness |
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799.24 |
Emotional lability |
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799.25 |
Demoralization and apathy |
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799.29 |
Other signs and symptoms involving emotional state |
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799.82 |
Apparent life threatening event in infant |
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813.46 |
Torus fracture of ulna (alone) |
|
813.47 |
Torus fracture of radius and ulna |
|
832.2 |
Nursemaid's elbow |
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969.00 |
Poisoning by antidepressant, unspecified |
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969.01 |
Poisoning by monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
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969.02 |
Poisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors |
|
969.03 |
Poisoning by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
|
969.04 |
Poisoning by tetracyclic antidepressants |
|
969.05 |
Poisoning by tricyclic antidepressants |
|
969.09 |
Poisoning by other antidepressants |
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969.70 |
Poisoning by psychostimulant, unspecified |
|
969.71 |
Poisoning by caffeine |
|
969.72 |
Poisoning by amphetamines |
|
969.73 |
Poisoning by methylphenidate |
|
969.79 |
Poisoning by other psychostimulants |
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995.24 |
Failed moderate sedation during procedure |
|
V10.90 |
Personal history of unspecified malignant neoplasm |
|
V10.91 |
Personal history of malignant neuroendocrine tumor |
|
V15.52 |
Personal history of traumatic brain injury |
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V15.80 |
Personal history of failed moderate sedation |
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V15.83 |
Personal history of underimmunization status |
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V20.31 |
Health supervision for newborn under 8 days old |
|
V20.32 |
Health supervision for newborn 8 to 28 days old |
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V26.42 |
Encounter for fertility preservation counseling |
|
V26.82 |
Encounter for fertility preservation procedure |
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V53.50 |
Fitting and adjustment of intestinal appliance and device |
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V53.51 |
Fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band |
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V53.59 |
Fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device |
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V60.81 |
Foster care (status) |
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V60.89 |
Other specified housing or economic circumstances |
|
V61.07 |
Family disruption due to death of family member |
|
V61.08 |
Family disruption due to other extended absence of family member |
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V61.23 |
Counseling for parent-biological child problem |
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V61.24 |
Counseling for parent-adopted child problem |
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V61.25 |
Counseling for parent (guardian)-foster child problem |
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V61.42 |
Substance abuse in family |
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V72.60 |
Laboratory examination, unspecified |
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V72.61 |
Antibody response examination |
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V72.62 |
Laboratory examination ordered as part of a routine general medical examination |
|
V72.63 |
Pre-procedural laboratory examination |
|
V72.69 |
Other laboratory examination |
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V80.01 |
Special screening for traumatic brain injury |
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V80.09 |
Special screening for other neurological conditions |
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V87.32 |
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to algae bloom |
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V87.43 |
Personal history of estrogen therapy |
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V87.44 |
Personal history of inhaled steroid therapy |
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V87.45 |
Personal history of systemic steroid therapy |
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V87.46 |
Personal history of immunosuppressive therapy |
Revised Diagnosis Codes for 2010
|
Diagnosis Code |
Description |
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453.2 |
Other venous embolism and thrombosis of inferior vena cava |
|
453.40 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep vessels of lower extremity |
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453.41 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of deep vessels of proximal lower extremity |
|
453.42 |
Acute venous embolism and thrombosis of deep vessels of distal lower extremity |
|
572.2 |
Hepatic encephalopathy |
|
584.5 |
Acute kidney failure with lesion of tubular necrosis |
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584.6 |
Acute kidney failure with lesion of renal cortical necrosis |
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584.7 |
Acute kidney failure with lesion of renal medullary [papillary] necrosis |
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584.8 |
Acute kidney failure with other specified pathological lesion in kidney |
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584.9 |
Acute kidney failure, unspecified |
|
639.3 |
Kidney failure following abortion and ectopic and molar pregnancies |
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669.30 |
Acute kidney failure following labor and delivery, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable |
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669.32 |
Acute kidney failure following labor and delivery, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication |
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669.34 |
Acute kidney failure following labor and delivery, postpartum condition or complication |
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670.00 |
Major puerperal infection, unspecified, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable |
|
670.02 |
Major puerperal infection, unspecified, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication |
|
670.04 |
Major puerperal infection, unspecified, postpartum condition or complication |
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757.6 |
Specified congenital anomalies of breast |
|
772.0 |
Fetal blood loss affecting newborn |
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776.9 |
Unspecified hematological disorder specific to newborn |
|
784.40 |
Voice and resonance disorder, unspecified |
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784.49 |
Other voice and resonance disorders |
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793.0 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of skull and head |
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793.1 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of lung field |
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793.2 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of other intrathoracic organs |
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793.3 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of biliary tract |
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793.4 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of gastrointestinal tract |
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793.5 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of genitourinary organs |
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793.6 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of abdominal area, including retroperitoneum |
|
793.7 |
Nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of musculoskeletal system |
|
793.89 |
Other (abnormal) findings on radiological examination of breast |
|
793.99 |
Other nonspecific (abnormal) findings on radiological and other examination of body structure |
|
813.45 |
Torus fracture of radius (alone) |
|
996.43 |
Broken prosthetic joint implant |
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E876.5 |
Performance of wrong operation (procedure) on correct patient |
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V15.06 |
Allergy to insects and arachnids |
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V15.84 |
Personal history of contact with and (suspected) exposure to asbestos |
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V15.85 |
Personal history of contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids |
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V15.86 |
Personal history of contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead |
|
V57.3 |
Care involving speech-language therapy |
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V61.29 |
Other parent-child problems |
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V65.11 |
Pediatric pre-birth visit for expectant parent(s) |
Invalid Diagnosis Codes for 2010
|
Diagnosis Code |
Description |
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239.8 |
Neoplasm of unspecified nature of other specified sites |
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274.0 |
Gouty arthropathy |
|
279.4 |
Autoimmune disease, not elsewhere classified |
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348.8 |
Other conditions of brain |
|
453.8 |
Other venous embolism and thrombosis of other specified veins |
|
488 |
Influenza due to identified avian influenza virus |
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768.7 |
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) |
|
779.3 |
Feeding problems in newborn |
|
784.5 |
Other speech disturbance |
|
799.2 |
Nervousness |
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969.0 |
Poisoning by antidepressants |
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969.7 |
Poisoning by psychostimulants |
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V10.9 |
Unspecified personal history of malignant neoplasm |
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V53.5 |
Fitting and adjustment of other intestinal appliance |
|
V60.8 |
Other specified housing or economic circumstances |
|
V72.6 |
Laboratory examination |
|
V80.0 |
Special screening for neurological conditions |
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