Poisoning and toxic reactions caused by other plants (E905.7)
ICD-9 code E905.7 for Poisoning and toxic reactions caused by other plants is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -ACCIDENTS DUE TO NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (E900-E909).
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hi,
How about the E Code - E905.6 for poison oak along with 692.6?
Thanks,
Purnima S, CPC
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