When a Seventh Character Is Used in an ICD-10 Code

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a seventh character is used in an ICD-10 code, to what does it usually refer?

• A) Specific bone
• B) Coexisting conditions
• C) Age of onset of the condition
• D) Initial or subsequent encounter

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Definitions:

Sherman Act

The Sherman Act is a foundational antitrust law in the United States, aiming to prevent monopolies and promote competition by prohibiting business practices that restrict trade.

Concerted Action

A coordinated effort or strategy among individuals or entities aimed at achieving a particular goal, often in a legal or industrial context.

Federal Trade Commission

An independent agency of the United States government, aimed at preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.

Sherman Act

A foundational antitrust law in the United States, aimed at promoting fair competition and prohibiting monopolies.