Chapter 52 Acupuncture
OVERVIEW.
Acupuncture, a traditional form of Chinese medicine, involves the insertion of fine needles through the skin and into strategic body points along meridians, for a desired therapeutic or preventive effect. Some of its uses include pain relief and anesthesia induction.1
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
A00-B99 CERTAIN INFECTIONS AND PARASITIC DISEASES
D50-D89 DISEASES OF BLOOD AND BLOOD-FORMING ORGANS AND CERTAIN DISORDERS
E00-E90 ENDOCRINE, NUTRITIONAL, AND METABOLIC DISEASES
F00-F99 MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
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