Certain ICD-10-CM Categories Require an Extension to Provide Further Specificity

question 78

Multiple Choice

Certain ICD-10-CM categories require an extension to provide further specificity about the condition being coded that is referred to as the:

• A) alpha extension.
• B) specificity classification.
• C) seventh character.
• D) subsequent digit.

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Definitions:

Profit-Volume Ratio

A financial tool used to analyze the relationship between profit and sales volume, showing the impact of sales changes on profits.

Unit Contribution Margin

The dollars available from each unit of sales to cover fixed costs and provide operating profits.

Break-Even Point

The level of operations at which a company’s revenues and expenses are equal.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that measures a product's profitability by calculating the difference between its sales and variable costs as a percentage of total sales.