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ICD-9-CM
V51

ICD-9-CM Code V51
Deleted

Effective October 1, 2008, this code has been expanded to V51.0-V51.8

Official Description

Aftercare involving the use of plastic surgery
Plastic surgery following healed injury or operation
Repair of scarred tissue
Excludes: cosmetic plastic surgery (V50.1), plastic surgery as treatment for current condition or injury - code to condition or injury
Short Descr AFTERCARE W PLASTIC SURG
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2008-10-01 Deleted Effective October 1, 2008, this code has been expanded to V51.0-V51.8
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