Currently in the United States,the book used for coding diagnoses in physicians' offices is called the:
A) Diagnostic Guide for Medicare and Medicaid Services
B) Diagnostic Codes for Third Party Payers
C) International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)
D) The AMA Manual of Essential Diagnostic Codes, Volume I

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The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM) is the book used for coding diagnoses in physicians' offices in the United States. This coding system is used for medical billing, research, and tracking of public health issues.

Currently in the United States,the Book Used for Coding Diagnoses