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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 030
Leprosy
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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 030 can be accessed here.
A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.
030 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 030
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.