There are 20 pediatric sub-specialties recognized by the American Board of Pediatrics today, and that doesn't include surgical or radiological sub-specialties recognized and accredited by other board agencies.

Specialists, who practice exclusively at one of 183 pediatric hospitals or 68 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers nationwide, have unique patient populations and corresponding top diagnoses and procedures. When it comes to ICD-10, training must account for each learner's specialty, sub-specialty, and practice setting to optimize relevance and ultimately, learning...

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