What Character Is Used as a Placeholder for a Nonexistent

question 43

Multiple Choice

What character is used as a placeholder for a nonexistent digit in ICD-10 when a 6th or 7th digit is required for code specificity?

• A) 0
• B) 9
• C) x
• D) y
• E) z

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Definitions:

Imperial Domination

refers to the policy or practice of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

Intense Dislike

A strong feeling of aversion or hatred towards someone or something, often resulting from negative past experiences or deep-seated prejudices.

South American Conquests

Refers to the period in which European explorers and conquerors, such as the Spanish and Portuguese, colonized regions of South America, leading to significant cultural and demographic changes.

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

An agreement that ended the Mexican-American War in 1848, resulting in Mexico ceding large territories to the United States.