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Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-PCS or the ICD-10-PCS.(Answers may be used more than once. )
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Definitions:

Esophageal Varices

Swollen, varicose veins located in the lining of the lower esophagus, often a complication of liver disease and can lead to life-threatening bleeding.

Failure To Thrive

A condition often seen in children, characterized by slower physical development and growth than normal for their age.

Broken Nose

A fracture of the bones of the nose, typically resulting from trauma, leading to pain, swelling, and sometimes difficulty breathing.

Residual Volume

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful exhale, preventing lung collapse.

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