Despite the negative responses by health care providers toward the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10, which of the following statements is a clear benefit of the transition?
1. Over 100 countries have already adopted the ICD-10 coding system.
2. Coding solutions will be clearly understood by all health professionals.
3. The impact on small physician's practices will be negligible.
4. More nurses will be hired to maintain the systems.
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Rationale: The ICD-9 has outlived its usefulness. With the number of countries throughout the world that have already implemented the ICD-10, the United States has not kept pace with global changes.
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1. "I won't cross my legs until I get home." 2. "I will have my husband tie my shoes for me." 3. "At home, I will use my scatter rugs." 4. "I will use my splints that the therapist gave me."
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