2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 553.3 : Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 553.3

Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

553.29

553.8

553.3 is a billable ICD-9-CM medical code that can be used to specify a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim.
Newer versions of 553.3: 2009 2010

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