Routine infant or child health check (V20.2)

ICD-9 code V20.2 for Routine infant or child health check is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES IN CIRCUMSTANCES RELATED TO REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (V20-V29).

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