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oliviahorn72

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Updates to Volumes 1 and 2 of the ICD-9-CM may include:
 
  A. addition of new codes.
  B. deletion of old codes.
  C. revisions to descriptors.
  D. all of the above.

Question 2

Diagnostic coding changes for Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-9-CM take effect:
 
  A. annually on January 1.
  B. annually on July 1.
  C. annually on October 1.
  D. as needed.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: all of the above.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: annually on October 1.



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