CHAPTER 5
Medical Terminologies and Classification Systems
Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
• Classify various medical nomenclatures
• Differentiate common classification systems
• Determine the uses of and examine the format of the ICD-9-CM coding system
• Apply ICD-9-CM coding conventions and principles
• Review the organization of the CPT coding manual
Main Terms
Current Procedural Terminology
International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Establishing ...
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