There Are Times When a Fifth, Sixth, or Seventh Character

question 21

Multiple Choice

There are times when a fifth, sixth, or seventh character is required, yet there are no fourth, fifth, or sixth characters. In these cases, ICD-10-CM uses a placeholder character, the letter ________, so the following characters will fall into their correct locations.

• A) Y
• B) X
• C) Z
• D) W

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Definitions:

Conditional Probability

The probability that one event will occur on condition that another event occurs.

Six-Sided Dice

A cube-shaped object used in many games, which contains six faces numbered from 1 to 6, each face showing a different number of dots representing numbers.

Intuitive Judgment

The process of making decisions or reaching conclusions based on feelings and instincts rather than explicit reasoning.

Publishers Clearing House

A direct marketing company known for its magazine subscriptions and sweepstakes.