In addition to the reimbursement process, ICD-9-CM codes are used by outside agencies to:
A. forecast healthcare needs.
B. conduct studies of disease trends.
C. review costs and evaluate facilities.
D. all of the above.
Question 2
ICD-9-CM codes submitted on insurance claim forms are used to:
A. record a patient's office visits or inpatient days.
B. report specific procedures and services.
C. determine medical necessity for covered procedures and services.
D. report patient demographic information.
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