The sixth character in the Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology section denotes the body system on which the procedure was performed.

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In the ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System), the sixth character typically represents specific details such as the approach or technique used for the procedure, not the body system. The body system is usually denoted by the third character in the code.

The Sixth Character in the Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology