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D2AR0N

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The ICD-10-PCS has the same number of codes as Volume III of ICD-9-CM.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ICD-10-CM is an optional coding manual beginning October 1, 2013 .
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

False (The ICD-10 contains approximately 87,000 codes, and ICD-9 contains approximately 3,000.)

Answer to Question 2

False (The ICD-10-CM is mandatory not optional.)




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Wow, this really help

 

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