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. )
-Coordination of care
A)key component
B)contributory factor

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Coordination of care is considered a contributory factor in the context of ICD coding, rather than a key component. The ICD-PCS (Procedure Coding System), whether ICD-9 or ICD-10, focuses on detailing medical procedures rather than aspects like coordination of care, which is more relevant to the overall management and documentation of patient care rather than procedural coding specifically.

Identify Whether Each of the Following Is a Format Characteristic