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.
Answer: determine medical necessity for covered procedures and services.
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