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In an ICD-10-CM code, the "x" character is referred to as a "placeholder" character. It is used to fill in empty positions in the code when additional characters are required to meet the format of the code, particularly when a code has fewer than the maximum number of characters. This ensures that the code maintains its structural integrity and accurately represents the diagnosis.

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