what does indented mean in the icd-10 book

In the ICD-10 book, "indented" refers to the hierarchical structure of the classification system. Each code is listed with a specific number of characters, and subcategories or more specific codes are indented under broader categories. Indentations represent the relationship between codes, indicating that the indented codes are more specific or included under the broader category above them. The indentation helps to facilitate navigation and identification of appropriate codes.