When ICD-9-CM is retired and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS become implemented and mandated code sets, ICD-9-CM will be referred to as a/an:

A) historical account.
B) instructional note.
C) legacy system.
D) transition date.

Answer: C

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