Which of the following seventh characters is used to show that the injury being coded is for a late effect?

A) A
B) D
C) S
D) X

Seventh Characters

In coding, these are additional characters used to provide more detail in diagnoses or conditions.

Late Effect

Cause-and-effect relationship between an original condition, illness, or injury and an additional problem caused by the existence of that original condition. Time is not a requirement for a diagnosis as a late effect because the additional concern may be present at any time.

Injury

Physical harm or damage to the body caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, or other external forces.