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ICD-10-CM Code for Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of lower extremity M99.56

ICD-10 code M99.56 for Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of lower extremity is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue .

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Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of lower extremity

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