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One of the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM pertains to codes for hemorrhoids. In ICD-9-CM, the codes for hemorrhoids were located in the circulatory system. In ICD-10-CM, they have been moved to the digestive system chapter.
 
  a. True
   b. False

Question 2

The combining form for gall or bile is:
 
  a. cole/o.
  b. chole/o.
  c. col/o.
  d. colp/o.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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