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What aspect of the patient do ICD-9-CM codes typically address?

  1. Social history

  2. Income level

  3. Diagnoses and reasons for care

  4. Employment status

The correct answer is: Diagnoses and reasons for care

ICD-9-CM codes typically address diagnoses and reasons for care. These codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the United States. The codes are used for billing purposes, to convey important information about the patient's condition, and to support medical necessity for the services provided. The other options, such as social history, income level, and employment status, are not typically addressed by ICD-9-CM codes.

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