Refer to the ICD-10-CM Guidelines I.C.19.a, which states: The aftercare ________ codes should not be used for aftercare for conditions such as injuries or poisonings, where ________ characters are provided to identify subsequent care.

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The correct aftercare code is represented by the letter Z. The second part of the statement refers to the use of seventh characters, which are utilized to indicate the appropriate phase of care for injuries or poisonings. Therefore, option B is correct as it lists "Z" first followed by the seventh character codes.