Fitting and adjustment, other device (V53.99)

ICD-9 code V53.99 for Fitting and adjustment, other device 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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