Scorpion sting causing poisoning and toxic reactions (E905.2)

ICD-9 code E905.2 for Scorpion sting causing poisoning and toxic reactions is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTS DUE TO NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (E900-E909).

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