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A black dot before an ICD-9 code indicates that the code is a "primary diagnosis" code. This signifies that the code is the main reason for the patient's visit or the primary condition being treated. In coding practices, it helps healthcare providers and coders quickly identify the most critical diagnosis associated with a patient's care.

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