Other specific infections by free-living amebae (136.29)
ICD-9 code 136.29 for Other specific infections by free-living amebae is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES (130-136).
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[QUOTE="calorom2, post: 448665, member: 347463"]Can someone check my codes and if I'm incorrect let me know why/what I have incorrect or missed?
36224-50, 93460-26, 93567, 99152
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Can someone check my codes and if I'm incorrect let me know why/what I have incorrect or missed?
36224-50, 93460-26, 93567, 99152
Thank you!
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