On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
As we know, ICD-9 was adopted in the United States nearly 40 years ago.
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congress.govAs we know, ICD-9 was adopted in the United States nearly 40 years ago.
Green highlights the long-standing use of the outdated ICD-9 coding system.
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