Asked by Crista Naval on Jun 15, 2024
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Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that a fracture being coded is a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing?
A) A
B) D
C) G
D) K
Seventh Characters
In coding systems such as ICD-10, the seventh character is used to provide additional information about the condition or diagnosis.
Delayed Healing
The process where healing takes longer than the typical recovery time for injuries or wounds.
Subsequent Encounter
A follow-up visit or interaction with healthcare professionals regarding continued treatment or assessment of a condition.
- Pinpoint and enact the appropriate usage of seventh characters within various coding instances.
Verified Answer
KM
Kumbi MubaiwaJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The seventh character "G" is used in certain coding systems, like the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification), to indicate a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and enact the appropriate usage of seventh characters within various coding instances.