Assault by hot liquid (E968.3)

ICD-9 code E968.3 for Assault by hot liquid 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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