(955.9)

Injury to unspecified nerve of shoulder girdle and upper limb (955.9)

ICD-9 code 955.9 for Injury to unspecified nerve of shoulder girdle and upper limb is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -INJURY TO NERVES AND SPINAL CORD (950-957).

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Ortho Surgery Help....

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