Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of genitourinary organs (236)
ICD-9 code 236 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of genitourinary organs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NEOPLASMS OF UNCERTAIN BEHAVIOR (235-238).
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