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Poisoning by anti-infectives and other drugs and preparations for ear, nose, and throat (976.6)

ICD-9 code 976.6 for Poisoning by anti-infectives and other drugs and preparations for ear, nose, and throat is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -POISONING BY DRUGS, MEDICINAL AND BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES (960-979).

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