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ICD-10-CM Code for Secondary malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries C79.63

ICD-10 code C79.63 for Secondary malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Secondary malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries

C79

Excludes1: secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)

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