(173.79)

Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hip (173.79)

ICD-9 code 173.79 for Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hip is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF BONE, CONNECTIVE TISSUE, SKIN, AND BREAST (170-176).

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