The ICD-9-CM system is composed of three volumes, volume 1 contains

A. the alphabetical listing of diagnoses.
B. a tabular numerical listing of diagnosis codes.
C. both the tabular and alphabetical listings of procedures that are primarily used in a hospital setting.


Answer: B

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