Root type is the sixth character in the physical rehabilitation and diagnostic audiology section.

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In the ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System), the root type is not a specific character position but rather a concept referring to the main objective of a procedure (e.g., excision, replacement). The sixth character often specifies details such as the approach or technique used, not the root type.

Root Type Is the Sixth Character in the Physical Rehabilitation