The Maximum Number of Characters in an ICD-10-CM Code Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

The maximum number of characters in an ICD-10-CM code is:

• A)4
• B)5
• C)6
• D)7

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Definitions:

Nitroglycerin

A medication commonly used to prevent and treat chest pain caused by heart disease by widening blood vessels.

Morphine Sulphate

A powerful opioid analgesic used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.

Sublingual Tablet

A medication form designed to be dissolved under the tongue for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.

Nitroglycerin Patch

A transdermal patch that delivers nitroglycerin through the skin, used in the treatment of angina pectoris by dilating blood vessels and reducing heart workload.