The clinical modification of the ICD-9 was developed by the: ...

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The clinical modification of the ICD-9 was developed by the:
 
  A. World Health Organization (WHO).
  B. National Center for Health Statistics.
  C. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  D. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Question 2

As part of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, providers were required to:
 
  A. bill government or private insurance carriers within 90 days of the date of service.
  B. include written descriptions of illnesses or injuries along with codes.
  C. bill all insurance carriers using a standardized form.
  D. use ICD-9-CM codes when billing government or private insurance carriers.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: National Center for Health Statistics.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: use ICD-9-CM codes when billing government or private insurance carriers.