Where can you find the Official Guidelines for ICD-10-CM coding, and what is their purpose?

• A. In the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines published by the CDC/CMS to provide coding rules for consistent application.
• B. In the ICD-10-CM user manual published by private editors; provide coding rates for billing cycles.
• C. In the hospital internal policies only; to determine staff schedules.
• D. In state licensure portals; outline clinical practice standards.

Answer: (A)