(924.2)

Contusion of ankle and foot excluding toe(s) (924.2)

ICD-9 code 924.2 for Contusion of ankle and foot excluding toe(s) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -CONTUSION WITH INTACT SKIN SURFACE (920-924).

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