Which of the following is NOT an expected benefit from using ICD-10-CM/PCS?

a. Codes more accurately describe patient conditions reducing the need to attach additional information to claims.
b. The United States coding system will be more consistent with that used in other countries.
c. It will help to reduce the cost of providing healthcare in the United States.
d. It will help reduce coding errors.


Answer: c

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