Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.13.c, which states: 7thcharacter ________ is for use as long as the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

Name: Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.13.c, which states: 7th character ________ is for use as long as the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.
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The 7th character "A" is used for initial encounter, which includes active treatment for the fracture.