Which of the following is an example of a "least restrictive setting" in regards to medical necessity criteria?
a. Inpatient colonoscopy without a valid medical reason
b. Outpatient colonoscopy
c. Inpatient colonoscopy with a valid medical reason
d. Both b and c
Answer: d
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