Non-specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 801
Fracture of base of skull
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801 Includes
  • fossa:
    • anterior
    • middle
    • posterior
  • occiput bone
  • orbital roof
  • sinus:
    • ethmoid
    • frontal
  • sphenoid bone
  • temporal bone
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