The Procedural Coding System That Replaces the Procedures Codes in International

question 12

Multiple Choice

The procedural coding system that replaces the procedures codes in International Classification of Diseases, 9th edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is

• A) Read codes.
• B) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
• C) International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS).
• D) International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM).

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