What Was the Main Reason for the Transition from the ICD-9

question 1

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason for the transition from the ICD-9 coding system to the ICD-10 coding system?

• A)The ICD-10 coding system adds more numbers for billing.
• B)The ICD-10 coding system provides a higher number to be used for functional outcomes.
• C)The ICD-10 coding system provides specificity to delineate functional outcomes.
• D)The ICD-10 coding system is no different from the ICD-9 coding system, just a higher number.

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