Asked by Reede Burnett on Apr 27, 2024
Verified
An ICD-10-CM diagnosis code can have up to how many characters?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
ICD-10-CM
International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification; a coding system used to classify diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the U.S.
Diagnosis Code
A code used in healthcare to classify and document diseases, disorders, symptoms, and medical conditions.
- Understand the structure and character length of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
An ICD-10-CM diagnosis code can have up to 7 characters. The first 3 characters often represent the category of illness or injury, while the additional characters provide greater detail about the specific condition.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and character length of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.