Asked by Sofia Uzquiano on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is the initial encounter?
A) A
B) D
C) S
D) X
Seventh Characters
In the context of medical coding, additional characters used to provide more specific information about the diagnosis or condition.
Initial Encounter
The first meeting between a patient and healthcare provider for the evaluation and treatment of a medical condition.
- Identify and apply the correct use of seventh characters in coding for different scenarios.
Verified Answer
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Thanapol ThrakankunthonMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The seventh character "A" is used to show that the injury being coded is the initial encounter. The other choices are not used for this specific purpose. "D" is used for subsequent encounters, "S" is used for sequela or late effects, and "X" is used for unspecified encounter.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply the correct use of seventh characters in coding for different scenarios.