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ICD-10-CM Code for Other forms of leprosy A30.8

ICD-10 code A30.8 for Other forms of leprosy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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Other forms of leprosy

A30

Includes: infection due to Mycobacterium leprae

Excludes1: sequelae of leprosy (B92)

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