Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding ICD-10-CM Code

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding ICD-10-CM code structure?

• A) The first three characters designate the etiology
• B) Characters four through six indicate the category
• C) Codes are all numeric
• D) Codes vary from three to seven characters

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a buffer in blood and help maintain the body's pH balance.

Pepsinogen

Proenzyme formed and secreted by the chief cells of the gastric mucosa; the acidity of the gastric juice and pepsin itself converts pepsinogen into pepsin.

Zymogen Granules

Intracellular storage granules found in the pancreas and other glands, containing inactive enzyme precursors that can be activated when needed.

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that starts the process of breaking down starches into sugars during digestion.