Low birth weight status, unspecified (V21.30)

ICD-9 code V21.30 for Low birth weight status, unspecified 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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