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[KarinQuiterio2023]

Does it matter if the "x" for the placeholders in ICD-10 is large or small?

 

[lgardner]

Does it matter if the "x" for the placeholders in ICD-10 is large or small?

I've been told that the "x" placeholder can be upper or lower case...it doesn't matter.

 

[CatchTheWind]

That's also what I learned in the course I took. In fact, none of the letters in ICD-10 codes are case-specific.

 

[scarney]

While it may be true that ICD10 is not case sensitive, I would caution the use of lowercase in your practice management or EHR. Some PM and EHR will not accept lowercase; or lowercase can cause problems with proper recognition of code. My recommendation, use uppercase to avoid any potential problems with free form entry. Sue Carney, CPC, CMPA, AHIMIA Certified ICD10 Trainer.