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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445
Atheroembolism
An embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches. It is usually small and rarely causes infarction. (Stedman, 25th ed)
445 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 445