Asked by Veronica Ramos on May 17, 2024
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Characters 2-5 are numeric
A) ICD-9-CM
B) ICD-10-CM
C) both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM
Characters Numeric
Symbols used to represent numbers; digits from 0 through 9.
ICD-9-CM
International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification; a system used in the United States for coding and classifying diagnoses and procedures associated with hospital utilization.
- Examine the specifics and impacts of the ICD-10-CM system relative to different coding schemes.
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CC
Chieh-Ju ChiangMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
ICD-9-CM codes are primarily numeric, including characters 2-5, whereas ICD-10-PCS codes are alphanumeric, incorporating both numbers and letters across all positions.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the specifics and impacts of the ICD-10-CM system relative to different coding schemes.