(897.6)

Traumatic amputation of leg(s) (complete) (partial), bilateral [any level]), without mention of complication (897.6)

ICD-9 code 897.6 for Traumatic amputation of leg(s) (complete) (partial), bilateral [any level]), without mention of complication is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OPEN WOUND OF LOWER LIMB (890-897).

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