The First Three Characters of an ICD-10-CM Code Are Composed

question 37

Multiple Choice

The first three characters of an ICD-10-CM code are composed as

• A) Character 1 (alpha), Character 2 (numeric), Character 3 (numeric).
• B) Character 1 (alpha character), Character 2 (alpha), Character 3 (numeric).
• C) Character 1 (numeric), Character 2 (numeric), Character 3 (alpha).
• D) Character 1 (numeric), Character 2 (alpha), Character 3 (alpha).

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Sector

The segment of the economy dedicated to the production of goods through the processing of raw materials and assembly of components.

Increased Efficiency

The improvement of a system or process's ability to produce a desired output with a minimum amount of input, effort, or expense.

Specialization

The process of focusing on a narrow area of expertise or activity to increase efficiency and productivity.

Product-Oriented Production

A production strategy that focuses on producing goods in large volumes with minimal variation, typically associated with mass production environments.