The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS classifications include updated medical terminology and classification of diseases, provide codes to allow for the comparison of mortality and morbidity data, and provide __________ for the purpose of conducting research, designing payment systems, identifying fraud and abuse, and more

The first step in assigning an ICD-9-CM code is to a. locate the code in the Tabular List. b. match the code description in the Tabular List with the diagnosis in the patient's medical record

c. identify the first-listed diagnosis. d. list all diagnosis codes (up to four) on the insurance claim form.

The normal value for PCO2 is

(A) 7.00-7.15. (B) 22 tp 26 mEq/liter. (C) 35 to 45 mmHg. (D) 80 to 100 mmHg.