2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 013.5 : Tuberculous abscess of spinal cord

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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 013.5

Tuberculous abscess of spinal cord

013.46

013.50

There are 7 ICD-9-CM codes below 013.5 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Newer versions of 013.5: 2009 2010

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