Long-term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID) (V58.64)
ICD-9 code V58.64 for Long-term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID) 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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[url]https://www.aapc.com/blog/30057-30057/[/url]
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