10/19/15
ICD-10 7th Character: D vs S
One of the most common questions I receive is when a 7th character is required on an ICD-10 code, how do I know if the 7th character should be the character “D” or character “S”? The use of the 7th character, in my opinion, is one of the most confusing for physical and occupational therapists as well as speech-language pathologists to understand. Below, I will answer the question of when to use “D” or “S” when a 7th character is required. If the reason for therapy is a result of an injury and the ICD-10 code requires a 7th character
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