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What does the 7th character A indicate in chpt 19?

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The 7th character 'A' in Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of conditions relating to injuries and poisonings.

Step-by-step explanation:

You are referring to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) used in the medical and health field, specifically concerning Chapter 19 that deals with injuries, poisonings, and certain other consequences of external causes.

In ICD-10-CM, a 7th character extension provides additional information about the encounter or phase of care for the condition. The 7th character A is typically used to indicate the initial encounter for the condition when the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury, poisoning, or consequence.

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