What seventh character is used to identify a condition as a sequela?
A) A
B) C
C) S
D) X

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The seventh character "S" is used to indicate a sequela, which is a condition resulting from a prior injury or disease. It is used in ICD-10-CM coding to provide additional information about the patient's condition and the cause of their current medical issue. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) are assigned to other types of conditions or circumstances (such as initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or encounter for external cause), and are not applicable for identifying a sequela.

What Seventh Character Is Used to Identify a Condition as a Sequela