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Explain How a Placeholder Character Is Used in ICD-10-CM

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Explain how a placeholder character is used in ICD-10-CM.


Definitions:

Hypothyroidism

A condition characterized by the underproduction of thyroid hormones, which can lead to fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.

Surgical Removal

The process of excising or taking out surgically a part of the body or a foreign object from the body.

Levothyroxine

A medication used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

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