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Non-specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 474.0
Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
  • There are 3 ICD-9-CM codes below 474.0 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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474.0 Excludes
  • acute or unspecified tonsillitis (463)
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