Why are the letters "O" and "I" not used in the ICD-10-PCS coding system?

What will be an ideal response?


To avoid confusion with the digits "0" (zero) and "1" (one)

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A) Humerus B) Patella C) Clavicle D) Femur

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The critical temperature for steel trusses is:

A. 300°F (149°C). B. 500°F (260°C). C. 900°F (482°C). D. 1,000°F (538°C).

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The CMS-1500 claim form includes the following number of locators (fields):

13 33 52 70

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What is the maximum cardiac output expected to be in marathon runners?

A. up to 30 L/min B. up to 20 L/min C. up to 10 L/min D. up to 40 L/min

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