What Is the Purpose of the 7th Character in the ICD-10

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the 7th character in the ICD-10 coding system?

• A)Identifies how many episodes of care the patient has received treatment.
• B)Identifies when the patient entered into the treatment process.
• C)Shows how many times the patient has been given therapy.
• D)Identifies what portion of the evaluation process has been completed.

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