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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 055.0
Postmeasles encephalitis
055
  
055.1
  • 055.0 is a billable ICD-9-CM medical code that can be used to specify a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim.
  • Newer versions of 055.0: 2009 2010
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