Carrier or suspected carrier of viral hepatitis (V02.6)

ICD-9 code V02.6 for Carrier or suspected carrier of viral hepatitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH POTENTIAL HEALTHHAZARDS RELATED TO COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (V01-V06).

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Diagnosis code for Hep C carrier

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Diagnosis code for Hep C carrier

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Suspected Diagnosis

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couple of questions, need help!!

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