Comparison of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM

What is the code length for ICD-9-CM?

• 3-5 characters

• 3-7 characters

• 5-7 characters

• 7-9 characters

ICD-10-CM has approximately how many codes?

• 13,000

• 68,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

The first digit in ICD-10-CM codes is always ____.

• A) numeric

• B) alpha

• C) E or V

• D) numeric or alpha

Which coding system is more specific and detailed?

• ICD-9-CM

• ICD-10-CM

ICD-9-CM was used until which year?

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

• 2005

ICD-10-CM codes are designed to accommodate future updates and new codes more easily than ____.

• ICD-9-CM

• ICD-8-CM

• ICD-11-CM

• ICD-7-CM

Which coding system is not case sensitive?

• ICD-9-CM

• ICD-10-CM

• Both

• Neither

ICD-10-CM was implemented in which year?

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

• 2005

The ICD-10-CM allows for ____.

• limited space for new codes

• more flexible, can add new codes

• no flexibility

• fixed codes.

ICD-10-CM provides a more comprehensive and precise way to document diagnoses, which helps improve ____.

• patient care and health data analytics

• financial records

• legal documentation

• educational materials