The ICD-9-CM was originally created for the classification of patient ________ (sickness) and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


morbidity
The original purposes of the ICD-9-CM were to classify patient morbidity and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.

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