Identify whether each of the following is a format characteristic of the ICD-9-PCS or the ICD-10-PCS.(Answers may be used more than once. )
-Each character can be alphanumeric
A)ICD-9-PCS
B)ICD-10-PCS

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ICD-10-PCS uses alphanumeric characters in its coding system, allowing for a more detailed and expansive classification of medical procedures compared to the numeric-only format of ICD-9-PCS.

Identify Whether Each of the Following Is a Format Characteristic