Medical Coding Practice Test

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What is the primary purpose of ICD-9-CM Volume 3 in medical coding?

Used by hospitals for reporting outpatient procedures

Used by physicians for reporting inpatient procedures

Used in ambulatory care centers for inpatient procedures

Used by hospitals for reporting inpatient procedures

ICD-9-CM Volume 3 is specifically designed for use by hospitals to report inpatient procedures. It provides a standardized system for the classification of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures performed in inpatient settings. This volume plays a crucial role in accurately documenting the procedures performed during a patient's hospital stay for medical coding and billing purposes.

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