Which volume(s) of ICD-9-CM is/are used for diagnostic coding?
A) Volume 1
B) Volume 2
C) Volume 3
D) Both A and B

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Volumes 1 and 2 are used for diagnostic coding. Volume 1, also known as the Tabular List, contains all diagnostic codes that are grouped into 17 chapters of disease and injury. Volume 2, also known as the Alphabetic Index, represents the same ICD-9-CM codes by main term alphabetically. Volume 3 is used by hospitals to code inpatient procedures and services performed in the hospital environment.

Which Volume(s) of ICD-9-CM Is/are Used for Diagnostic Coding