(164.9)

Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecified (164.9)

ICD-9 code 164.9 for Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF RESPIRATORY AND INTRATHORACIC ORGANS (160-165).

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