Question 1
A code also note includes all of the following EXCEPT:
◦ it may be necessary to assign two codes
◦ give the coder an option to just code the category
◦ allow the coder to cross-reference the other potential codes
◦ tell the coder what order to code the diagnoses
Question 2
In the ICD-9-CM there are multiple codes and combination codes. In the ICD-10-CM there are only
◦ multiple codes
◦ combination codes
◦ coexisting codes
◦ subcategory codes