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Non-specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 278
Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation
  • There are 6 ICD-9-CM codes below 278 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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278 Excludes
  • hyperalimentation NOS (783.6)
  • poisoning by vitamins NOS (963.5)
  • polyphagia (783.6)
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