Screening for unspecified condition (V82.9)

ICD-9 code V82.9 for Screening for unspecified condition is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITHOUT REPORTED DIAGNOSIS ENCOUNTERED DURING EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION.

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