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ICD-10-CM Code for Superficial foreign body of thigh S70.35

ICD-10 code S70.35 for Superficial foreign body of thigh is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Superficial foreign body of thigh
Splinter in the thigh
 
S70.35 Superficial foreign body of thigh
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Superficial foreign body, right thigh
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Superficial foreign body, left thigh
Child Code
Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh

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