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. )
-Total of 3-7 characters
A)ICD-9-CM
B)ICD-10-CM
C)both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10-CM codes are structured to include a total of 3-7 characters, allowing for greater specificity and detail than the ICD-9-CM codes, which typically have 3-5 characters.

Identify Whether Each of the Following Is a Format Characteristic