ICD-10-CM far exceeds ICD-9-CM in the number of codes provided, having been expanded to __________.
A) delete fifth digits for some codes
B) include health-related conditions
C) mandate assignment of just three characters
D) reduce specificity at the sixth-digit level

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ICD-10-CM includes a broader range of health-related conditions compared to ICD-9-CM, allowing for more detailed and specific coding.

ICD-10-CM Far Exceeds ICD-9-CM in the Number of Codes Provided