Unarmed fight or brawl (E960.0)

ICD-9 code E960.0 for Unarmed fight or brawl is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -HOMICIDE AND INJURY PURPOSELY INFLICTED BY OTHER PERSONS (E960-E969).

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