Select the appropriate diagnostic code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorize biologic agents by their virulence. Which category is the most virulent?

A) Category A B) Category B C) Category C D) Category D

TJC requires that the hospital's written procedure for managing the critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures include which of the following?

A. a written list of all critical stat test results B. the person who must report the critical results of the tests C. the acceptable length of time between the order of the test or diagnostic procedure and the reporting of critical results