Identify whether the following descriptions are related to ICD-10-CM or ICD-10-PCS.
-The first character is alpha
A)ICD-10-CM
B)ICD-10-PCS
C)Both ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

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The first character being alpha (a letter) is a characteristic of ICD-10-CM codes, which are used for diagnosis coding. ICD-10-PCS codes, used for procedure coding in inpatient settings, start with a number.

Identify Whether the Following Descriptions Are Related to ICD-10-CM or ICD-10-PCS