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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 710
Diffuse diseases of connective tissue
710 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
710 includes:
all collagen diseases whose effects are not mainly confined to a single system
710 excludes:
those affecting mainly the cardiovascular system, i.e., polyarteritis nodosa and allied conditions (446.0-446.7)
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 710