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Codes Listed in the Neoplasm Table with a - (Dash)

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Codes listed in the Neoplasm table with a - (dash) following the code have a required additional character for:


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Brownish Discoloration

A change in skin or surface color to a brownish hue, often indicating an underlying condition or damage.

Chronic Arterial Symptoms

Symptoms that persist over time indicating poor arterial health, such as pain, cramping, and tiredness in the limbs, often due to restricted blood flow.

Weeping Ulcers

Ulcers that produce a watery fluid or pus, often indicating an infection or underlying health issue.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood due to the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin.

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