The type of procedure codes that use a five-digit numeric code and descriptor are:
A) ICD-9-CM codes.
B) Category I CPT codes.
C) Category II CPT codes.
D) Category III CPT codes.

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Category I CPT codes use a five-digit numeric code and descriptor. ICD-9-CM codes use a three to five-digit numeric code and descriptor, Category II CPT codes use a four-digit alphanumeric code and descriptor, and Category III CPT codes use a four-digit numeric code and descriptor.

The Type of Procedure Codes That Use a Five-Digit Numeric