List the three main purposes of ICD-9-CM coding

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: ICD-9-CM codes establish medical necessity; translate written terminology or descriptions into a universal, common language; and provide data for statistical analysis.

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The second character of an ICD-10 code is always:

a. alpha. b. numeric. c. alphanumeric. d. None of the above

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The form used to indicate the name and address of the sender and addressee and to show proof of mailing on a specific date is a

A) registered letter receipt. B) express mail acknowledgement. C) certificate of mailing. D) tracking form.

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