Identify the Characteristics That Are Consistent with the ICD-10 Coding

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify the characteristics that are consistent with the ICD-10 coding system.

• A)Contains 3 to 7 characters; uses 2 to 5 numeric digits; identifies dominant versus nondominant side.
• B)Contains 7 numeric digits; supports health exchange with other countries; is flexible.
• C)Contains 3 alphanumeric digits; is not flexible to accommodate new codes; has approximately 4,000 diagnostic codes.
• D)Contains 3 to 7 characters; digits 4 to 7 are alphanumeric; differentiates between the traumatic and nontraumatic injury; uses approximately 17,000 diagnostic codes.

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Definitions:

Air Traffic Controller

A professional responsible for directing aircraft safely in the sky and on the ground at airports, ensuring the orderly and efficient flow of air traffic.

Managed Care Programs

Healthcare systems designed to optimize patient care, utilization of services, and minimize costs through predetermined networks and coverage limits.

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, impacting an individual's ability to function.

Managed Care System

A healthcare delivery system designed to manage cost, utilization, and quality, often involving a network of providers and pre-established criteria for services.