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In ICD-9-CM coding, the section mark "§" typically indicates that a required fifth digit is necessary. Certain diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM require additional specificity to accurately represent the condition being coded, and the fifth digit helps to provide this specificity. The presence of the section mark in this context denotes that the code must be accompanied by the appropriate fifth digit to ensure accurate coding and proper reimbursement.