ICD-10-CM serves three major functions for insurance purposes. Of the choices below, which is NOT a function of ICD-10-CM?
A) It justifies procedures and services rendered by the physician.
B) To determine if the costs submitted are reasonable for services provided.
C) It assists in establishing medical necessity for services performed by the physician.
D) It serves as an indicator in measuring quality of health care delivered by the physician provider.
B
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