Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The ICD-9-CM classifies acquired and congenital conditions to the same category code.
B) The ICD-9-CM makes a distinction in the Alphabetic Index between congenital and acquired conditions.
C) Congenital conditions can occur during the perinatal period.
D) ICD-9-CM assumes in the Alphabetic Index that all conditions are congenital unless otherwise stated.


B

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