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J91 Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere

Part of Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system , block Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94) .

Official Notes

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pleural effusion in heart failure ( I50 .-)

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pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus ( M32.13 )

Child Codes

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