Identify Whether Each of the Following Is a Format Characteristic

question 29

Multiple Choice

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. )
-First character is numeric or alpha

• A)ICD-9-CM
• B)ICD-10-CM
• C)both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM

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Definitions:

Living Body

An organism's bodily form that is alive, encompassing all biological functions such as metabolism, growth, and response to stimuli.

Aseptic Technique

A set of practices used to prevent contamination from pathogens to protect the patient from infection.

Anesthetic

An anesthetic is a substance that causes the loss of sensation, either locally or generally, to prevent pain during surgical procedures.

Anesthetic

A substance that induces insensitivity to pain, used during surgical procedures to induce loss of sensation or consciousness.