The ICD-9-CM Was Originally Created for the Classification of Patient

question 54

Short Answer

The ICD-9-CM was originally created for the classification of patient ________ (sickness) and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.

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Definitions:

Celler-Kefauver

A United States antitrust law passed in 1950, amending the Clayton Act to prevent corporate acquisitions that could reduce competition.

European Commission

An institution of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

Boeing

An American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and telecommunications equipment globally.

McDonnell Douglas

A major American aerospace manufacturing corporation and defense contractor, merged with Boeing in 1997.