What is the major difference between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM?

What will be an ideal response?

ICD-10-CM codes are alphanumeric and have up to six characters. Also, each ICD-10-CM code begins with a letter that may be followed by up to five numbers.

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During a scene size-up, which of the following observations most strongly suggests that your adult patient is suffering from an acute respiratory emergency?

a. The patient is holding a metered-dose inhaler. b. The patient is in the tripod position. c. The patient's respiratory rate is 20. d. The patient's hands are trembling.

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2.5 : 12 = 10 :?

What will be an ideal response?

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