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

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Contains 3 to 5 characters; uses 2 to 5 numeric digits; identifies laterality of affected side.
• B)Contains 2 to 5 numeric digits; supports health exchange with other countries; digit 1 is alpha.
• C)Contains 4 to 7 alphanumeric digits; is flexible to accommodate new codes; has approximately 17,000 diagnostic codes.
• D)Contains digit 1, which may be alpha or numeric; has limited spacing for new codes; is very specific.

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Definitions:

Secured Interest

An interest in personal property or fixtures that secures payment or performance to a creditor.

Personal Property

Tangible, movable objects.

Uniform Commercial Code

A comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States.

Perfection

The series of legal steps a secured party takes to protect its right in the collateral from the other creditors who want their debt returned through the same collateral.