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dmcintosh

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Which character(s) in an ICD-10 code may be alpha or numeric?
 
  A. 1
  B. 1 through 3
  C. 7
  D. 4 through 7

Question 2

ICD-10 codes encompass location, as in right side, left side, or bilateral (both sides), a new feature referred to as:
 
  A. generality.
  B. specificity.
  C. laterality.
  D. directionality.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4 through 7

Answer to Question 2

Answer: laterality.



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