The First Character in an ICD-10 Code

question 8

Short Answer

The first character in an ICD-10 code:
A)is always alpha.
B)is always numeric.
C)is always 0.
D)can be alpha or numeric

• A)is always alpha.
• B)is always numeric.
• C)is always 0.
• D)can be alpha or numeric

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Definitions:

Dividends Account

An account in the general ledger that records the dividends paid out to shareholders during an accounting period.

Earnings

The net profits of a company after all expenses have been deducted from revenues.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, thereby having an ownership interest in the company.

Revenue Accounts

Accounts that track the income generated from normal business operations, including sales revenue, service revenue, and interest revenue.