Non-specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 438
Late effects of cerebrovascular disease
Note
This category is to be used to indicate conditions in 430-437 as the cause of late effects. The "late effects" include conditions specified as such, or as sequelae, which may occur at any time after the onset of the causal condition.
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