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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 055
Measles
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 6 ICD-9-CM codes below 055 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Childhood viral disease manifested as acute febrile illness associated with cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, spots on the buccal mucosa, and rash starting on the head and neck and spreading to the rest of the body
055 Includes
  • morbilli
  • rubeola
 054.9 ICD9Data.com 055.0 
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