The ICD-9-CM structure does not allow for: a. the addition of ...

[michelleunicorn]

The ICD-9-CM structure does not allow for:
 
  a. the addition of the number of new codes.
  b. the addition of any new codes.
  c. the deletion of old codes.
  d. the deletion of new codes.

Question 2

If a patient is admitted to the hospital on September 30, 2013, for surgery and stays through October 5, 2013, which coding manual would the biller use?
 
  a. ICD-10-CM/PCS for 10/1/2013 to 10/5/2013
  b. ICD-10-PCS for 9/30/13 to 10/1/2013
  c. ICD-9-CM for 10/1/2013 to 10/5/2013
  d. ICD-9 for 9/30/13 to 10/1/2013

[krakiolit]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a