One of the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM pertains to codes for hemorrhoids. In ICD-9-CM, the codes for hemorrhoids were located in the circulatory system. In ICD-10-CM, they have been moved to the digestive system chapter

A) True
B) False


Answer: A

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