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1. What is the designated placeholder character for ICD-10-CM?

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In ICD-10-CM, some codes must be comprised of 7 digits, however in certain cases, there may not be a value specified for the 5th and/or 6th digit. In those cases, the placeholder 'x' must be placed in those positions in order for the code to be valid.

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2. The first digit of an ICD-10 CM diagnosis code is:

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ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes are from 3-7 digits in length and the fist digit is always a letter.

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3. The United States will be the first country to adopt ICD-10.

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Actually, the US is the *last* industrialized nation to move to ICD-10.

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4. ICD-10 PCS procedure codes will replace CPT codes for outpatient procedures effective October 1, 2013.

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Physicians' offices and outpatient facilities will continue to utilize Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes; they will not be required to use ICD-10-PCS codes.

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5. How many characters comprise an ICD-10 PCS procedure code?

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ICD-10 PCS codes are always 7 digits long. Those digits may be a number or a letter.

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What is the designated placeholder character for ICD-10-CM?
The first digit of an ICD-10 CM diagnosis code is:
The United States will be the first country to adopt ICD-10.
ICD-10 PCS procedure codes will replace CPT codes for outpatient...
How many characters comprise an ICD-10 PCS procedure code?
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