During the Transition to ICD-10-CM, the ______ Will Determine If

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Short Answer

During the transition to ICD-10-CM, the ______ will determine if a claim should be reported using an ICD-9-CM code or an ICD-10-CM code.

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Definitions:

Product Life Cycle

Describes the stages a product goes through from when it is first introduced into the market until it declines or is removed from the market; the stages include introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

Promotional Mix

The blend of different marketing strategies and tactics – such as advertising, public relations, personal selling, and sales promotion – used to reach the target audience, create awareness, and generate sales or achieve marketing objectives.

Decline

A phase in the product life cycle or market trend where sales or interest starts decreasing over time.

Product Characteristics

Attributes or features that define a product and differentiate it from competitors, including quality, functionality, and design.