What Is the Format of the First Three Characters of an ICD-10

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the format of the first three characters of an ICD-10 code?

• A) Five digits
• B) Three digits
• C) One letter followed by two digits
• D) One letter followed by four digits

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Definitions:

Pronoun

A word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase, such as he, she, it, or they.

Committee

A group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger organization.

Findings

The results or conclusions discovered through research, investigation, or analysis.

Table Denotation

The representation or meaning ascribed to data arranged in table form, often used for clarity and organization.