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:

Portfolio Construction

The process of selecting the appropriate mix of investments and allocating assets among those investments to achieve specific investment goals.

Secondary Market

A market where investors buy and sell securities or assets from other investors, rather than from the issuing company directly.

Previously Issued

Refers to securities or stocks that have been issued in the past and are currently being traded in secondary markets.

Mortgage Pass-Through Securities

Investment products that pool mortgage loans and pass the principal and interest payments from borrowers to investors periodically.