Fitting and adjustment of wheelchair (V53.8)

ICD-9 code V53.8 for Fitting and adjustment of wheelchair is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND AFTERCARE (V50-V59).

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