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 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 538
Gastrointestinal mucositis (ulcerative) On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 538 can be accessed here. - 538 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 538 contains 1 index entry
Use additional E code to identify adverse effects of therapy, such as: - antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs (E930.7, E933.1)
- radiation therapy (E879.2)
538 excludes: - mucositis (ulcerative) of mouth and oral soft tissue (528.00-528.09)
Index entries containing 538:- Mucositis - see also Inflammation, by site 528.00
- gastrointestinal (ulcerative)
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