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1
Q

What is true about the 7th character of a code?

A

not required for S&S dysfunction
not used for LBP or sciatica
doesn’t indicate the 1st time you see a patient
(remember this is for injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes)

2
Q

D

A

used for healing or recovery phase, not active care

use of this is based on the phase of care and not type of visit

3
Q

S

A

this is used to report a condition or complication that is a result of an injury
requires the clinician to code both the original injury and also condition or complication which arose from that injury
identifies the cause of the sequela